Howard Staunton Quotes

For playing a man to a square to which it cannot be legally moved, the adversary, at his option, may require him to move the man legally, or to move the King.

Howard Staunton

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I just love playing so much, competing so much. You're able to put your losses behind you. One of the greatest attributes a decathlete can have is the ability to forget... to look ahead, not behind.

Dan O'Brien
- Love
- Forget
- Ability
The most romantic thing someone did was surprise me at the airport, after being away for 3 months in Los Angeles. You always see people with signs, and you're like, 'Isn't that lovely?' and then you see your own name on one - that isn't a taxi driver's! I was very impressed.

Ophelia Lovibond
- People
- Romantic
- Surprise
'Frida' was a joy; this was delicious, I couldn't wait every day to get to the set, although I was exhausted, and have my leg get cut off or lose the baby or be in her shoes and get to play my hero and be able to go places emotionally. You know, we live for parts like this. This is a dream for an actor.

Salma Hayek
- Live
- Dream
- Day
I've been lucky to work consistently on women who I think are interesting, fleshed out, and strong and active participants in their destiny.

Mackenzie Davis
- Work
- Women
- Strong
I just hate one-dimensional portrayals of religion; it's too cheap and easy to do, and ignores the nuances that go into having a belief system.

Vera Farmiga
- Hate
- Religion
- Easy
It certainly has not been in my self-interest to defend men.

Warren Farrell
- Men
- Defend
- Self-Interest