The best Quotes by Harry Beltik

Anger is a potent spice. A pinch wakes you up, too much dulls your senses.

For a time, I was all you had. And for a time, you was all I had. We weren't orphans. Not as long as we had each other.

Maybe? Maybe is a loser's word!

"Miss Harmon, what do you say to those in the Chess Federation who accuse you of being too glamorous to be a serious chess player?"
Beth: "I would say that it's much easier to play chess without the burden of an Adam's apple."

Benny Watts: "What did you do to that poor guy you played in the third round? He looked like he wanted to kill himself."
Beth: "Uh, which poor guy are you talking about?"

Few things are as mentally brutal as chess.

The strongest person is the person who isn't scared to be alone.

If you're world champion at 16, what will you do with the rest of your life?

People like you have a hard time. Two sides of the same coin. You've got your gift and you've got what it costs.

Alma: "Are you with a boy?"
Beth: "I was last night. I had a good time."
Alma: "Well, chess isn't the only thing in life. It's just..."
Beth: "I won't get pregnant."
Alma: "Famous last words."

What surprised me was how bad they played. They left backward pawns all over the place, and their pieces were wide open for forks. A few of them tried stupid mating attacks. But I took care of them. This boy, Charles Levy, he was supposed to be the best. I had his pieces tied up in 15 moves. I mated him in six more, with a knight-rook combination. Mr. Ganz told me I beat them all in an hour and 20 minutes. It felt good.

To tell you the truth of it, child... you're astounding!

Mr. Shaibel: "Those things are called openings."
Beth: "Is that one of 'em?"
Mr. Shaibel: "Yeah... the Queen's Gambit."

I wanted to do it. I wanted to take out all my anger at him. But... I couldn't. I don't know if it's because I'm too weak to do it, or if it's because I'm strong enough not to.

"It's no use fretting for what you can't get," croaked the raven. "Does being angry make any difference? Be sensible! What can you do about it?"

When we allow ourselves to be consumed with anger, the only victim is ourself.

People say a lot of things in anger. It is our choice whether or not to listen.

Sometimes, you have to get angry to get things done.

People say misery loves company, but I think it’s like that with anger too.

Lip: "Hey, whoa. You really think they deserve your hard-earned money for that service?"
Frank: "Dine and dash?"
Lip: "Bite and bolt."
Frank: "Eat it and beat it?"