By this measure (on the gap between Fischer & his contemporaries), I consider him the greatest world champion
Interpretation
The quote praises Bobby Fischer as the greatest chess champion compared to his peers.
In this quote, Garry Kasparov highlights Bobby Fischer's exceptional skill and dominance in chess, suggesting that when measuring his achievements against those of his contemporaries, Fischer stands out as the greatest. This statement elevates Fischer's legacy in the chess world and recognizes the profound impact he had on the game.
In practice
Citing this quote can be impactful during a speech about achieving greatness in any field.
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Setbacks and losses are both inevitable and essential if you're going to improve and become a good, even great, competitor. The art is in avoiding catastrophic losses in the key battles.
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