Beast Quote by Alexander Alekhine
“During a chess tournament a master must envisage himself as a cross between an ascetic monk and a beast of prey.”
About This Quote
Source Book: My Great Predecessors, 1925
A master must balance calm discipline with fierce competitiveness.
In simple terms: Combine calm and aggression.
Cultivate both serenity and drive.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- sports
- chess tournaments
- personal training
- high pressure performance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain calm under pressure?
- When does aggression become reckless?
Overemphasis on aggression can erode strategic depth.