Famous quote by Magnus Carlsen

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I was lucky enough to attend schools where they were understanding about when I needed to go abroad to play chess.
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"I was lucky enough to attend schools where they were understanding about when I needed to go abroad to play chess. Of course, socially it is important to go to school and interact with people your own age"

- Magnus Carlsen

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This quote by Magnus Carlsen speaks with the value of having a supportive environment when pursuing a passion. He was lucky to have schools that were understanding of his need to take a trip for chess competitions, which enabled him to pursue his passion without compromising his education. This quote likewise highlights the significance of social interaction with peers. While it is very important to pursue one's enthusiasms, it is likewise important to have a social life and engage with people of one's own age. This quote highlights the value of having a balance in between pursuing one's passions and having a social life. It is very important to have a supportive environment that enables one to pursue their passions while likewise having the chance to interact with peers.

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Magnus Carlsen This quote is written / told by Magnus Carlsen somewhere between November 30, 1990 and today. He was a famous author from Norway. The author also have 40 other quotes.

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