Reuben Fine Professions : PsychologistBorn : October 11, 1914Died : March 26, 1993 Browse All Authors Top 9 quotes by Reuben Fine Discovered check is the dive bomber of the Chessboard Reuben Fine chess-gametacticsbombers Combinations have always been the most intriguing aspect of Chess. The masters look for them, the public applauds them, the critics praise them. It is because combinations are possible that Chess is more than a lifeless mathematical exercise. They are the poetry of the game; they are to Chess what melody is to music. They represent the triumph of mind over matter Reuben Fine chess-gamegamesexercise I'd rather have a Pawn than a finger Reuben Fine fingerspawnschess Believe firmly that in chess there are no rules without exceptions. Reuben Fine exceptionchessbelieve Chess is like a delicious drug which offers such heavenly delights that they can never tear themselves away from it completely. Reuben Fine delightdrugtears The king is a strong piece - use it ! Reuben Fine strongusekings A plan is made for a few moves only, not for the whole game. Reuben Fine gameschessmoving The profuse phallic symbolism of chess provides some fantasy gratification of the homosexual wish, particularly the desire for mutual masturbation. Reuben Fine symbolismwishdesire Chess is a contest between two men which lends itself particularly to the conflicts surrounding aggression. Reuben Fine chessmentwo Similar Authors Bruno Bettelheim psychologist Boris Sidis psychologist Anthony Greenwald psychologist Arnold Gesell psychologist Arno Gruen psychologist Anna Freud psychologistAll Authors
