Quotes about "Retirement & Later Life"

To realize that your mother's love life has been far more interesting than one's own is a weird thing to discover. ”

In my real life, I wear a T-shirt, gray or white, and the same pair of jeans. Literally, the same pair of jeans every day. ”

I realized I didn't want there to be anything left unsaid with my mom. I didn't want there to be questions that I still had about who she was and what her life was like. And I didn't want her to have questions about me as an adult. ”

Anyone who has experienced a certain amount of loss in their life has empathy for those who have experienced loss. ”

I understand why people might be interested. But I just don't talk about my personal life. It's a decision I made a long time ago, before I ever even knew anyone would be interested in my personal life. ”

Practice being curious; want to know things; ask questions. ”

I was pretty sure I lacked the wisdom to be the commencement speaker, but after stewing over the idea for about 48 hours, I decided that if the senior class at the University of Wisconsin wants me to come speak, I'll do whatever they ask me. I love that school. ”

To get what you want out of life, all you can really do is find out who you are, and do that. ”

I don't want to compare but when you're a Manchester United player, you're a Manchester United player for life. ”

I was world champion. For me, chess is my life. It is everything. ”