Magnus Carlsen Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

Magnus Carlsen quotes and sayings page 2 (celebrity). Here's quote # 11 through 20 out of the 25 we have.

“Maybe if I didn't have the talent in chess I'd find the talent in something else. The only thing I know is that I have talent in chess, and I'm satisfied with that.”

“I enjoy hiking and skiing, like most Norwegians. In winter, there will be snow for months on end. In the summer, there are the long evenings to enjoy.”

“Without the element of enjoyment, it is not worth trying to excel at anything.”

“I'm not really into rap.”

“My former coach, Simen Agdestein, used to be the best player in Norway.”

“One of the things that first attracted me to chess is that it brings you into contact with intelligent, civilized people - men of the stature of Garry Kasparov, the former world champion, who was my part-time coach.”

“My father, a fine chess player himself, has been a massive influence throughout my life.”

“People ask what my goal is. I don't have a goal.”

“I was lucky enough to attend schools where they were understanding about when I needed to go abroad to play chess. Of course, socially it is important to go to school and interact with people your own age.”