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This quote fits very well with online chess:

"The chess-board is the world, the pieces are the phenomena of the universe, the rules of the game are what we call the laws of Nature. The player on the other side is hidden from us. " by Thomas Henry Huxley.

This quote fits very well with online chess: "The chess-board is the world, the pieces are the phenomena of the universe, the rules of the game are what we call the laws of Nature. The player on the other side is hidden from us. " by Thomas Henry Huxley.

Toscani

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https://thechessworld.com/articles/general-information/top-10-chess-quotes-by-vladimir-quotes2/
https://everydaypower.com/chess-quotes/
https://blog.amphy.com/57-inspiring-chess-quotes-worth-remembering/
https://quotefancy.com/mikhail-botvinnik-quotes
https://chessentials.com/best-chess-quotes/
https://www.chessjournal.com/chess-quotes/

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@kindaspongey said in #29:

There does not seem to be any record of Morphy actually saying it. In view of Morphy being recognized as the world’s best player before his 22nd birthday, it does not seem likely that he thought a life, wasted or otherwise, was required in order to be able to play chess well.
Lawson's Morphy biography mentions that Morphy DID say:
"A word now on the game itself. Chess has never been and never can be aught but a recreation. It should not be indulged it to the detriment of other and more serious avocations - should not absorb the mind or engross the thoughts of those who worship at its shrine; but should be kept in the background and restrained within its proper province. As a mere game, a relaxation from the severer pursuits of life, it is deserving of high commendation. It is not only the most delightful and scientific, but the most moral of amusements. Unlike other games in which lucre is the end and the aim of the contestants, it recommends itself to the wise by the fact that its mimic battles are fought for no prize but honor. It is eminently and emphatically the philosopher's game. Let the chessboard supercede the card table, and a great improvement will be visible in the morals of the community."
On another occasion, Morphy wrote:
"Besides, you will remember that as far back as two years ago I stated to you in New York my firm determination to abandon chess altogether. I am more strongly confirmed than ever in the belief that the time devoted to chess is literally frittered away. It is, to be sure, a most exhilarating sport, but it is only a sport; and it is not to be wondered at that such as have been passionately addicted to the charming pastime should one day ask themselves whether sober reason does not advise its utter dereliction. I have, for my own part, resolved not to be moved from my purpose of not engaging in chess hereafter."
It seems to me to be likely that someone confused Morphy with an anonymous comment about billiards that has sometimes been attributed to Herbert Spencer: "Moderate skill in billiards implies a certain amount of mental capacity, but such skill as you have displayed is clear evidence of a misspent youth."

Thank you for the long quotes! The short quote could be un apercu de Oscar Wilde. But independent of the author the quote is nice to emphasize- if it does- the importance of playing over winning, improvising over learning, participation over ambition. 'The ability to play chess is the sign of a gentleman, the ability to play chess well is the sign of a wasted life.' (unknown)

@kindaspongey said in #29: > There does not seem to be any record of Morphy actually saying it. In view of Morphy being recognized as the world’s best player before his 22nd birthday, it does not seem likely that he thought a life, wasted or otherwise, was required in order to be able to play chess well. > Lawson's Morphy biography mentions that Morphy DID say: > "A word now on the game itself. Chess has never been and never can be aught but a recreation. It should not be indulged it to the detriment of other and more serious avocations - should not absorb the mind or engross the thoughts of those who worship at its shrine; but should be kept in the background and restrained within its proper province. As a mere game, a relaxation from the severer pursuits of life, it is deserving of high commendation. It is not only the most delightful and scientific, but the most moral of amusements. Unlike other games in which lucre is the end and the aim of the contestants, it recommends itself to the wise by the fact that its mimic battles are fought for no prize but honor. It is eminently and emphatically the philosopher's game. Let the chessboard supercede the card table, and a great improvement will be visible in the morals of the community." > On another occasion, Morphy wrote: > "Besides, you will remember that as far back as two years ago I stated to you in New York my firm determination to abandon chess altogether. I am more strongly confirmed than ever in the belief that the time devoted to chess is literally frittered away. It is, to be sure, a most exhilarating sport, but it is only a sport; and it is not to be wondered at that such as have been passionately addicted to the charming pastime should one day ask themselves whether sober reason does not advise its utter dereliction. I have, for my own part, resolved not to be moved from my purpose of not engaging in chess hereafter." > It seems to me to be likely that someone confused Morphy with an anonymous comment about billiards that has sometimes been attributed to Herbert Spencer: "Moderate skill in billiards implies a certain amount of mental capacity, but such skill as you have displayed is clear evidence of a misspent youth." Thank you for the long quotes! The short quote could be un apercu de Oscar Wilde. But independent of the author the quote is nice to emphasize- if it does- the importance of playing over winning, improvising over learning, participation over ambition. 'The ability to play chess is the sign of a gentleman, the ability to play chess well is the sign of a wasted life.' (unknown)

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I don't have any big objection to attributing the quote to the unknown, but my personal reaction is gratitude that some have strived to play well. If nothing else, it makes for a lot of interesting reading. By the way, it occurs to me that I should give credit to Batgirl for reacting to the supposed "wasted life" quote by pointing out the two known Morphy quotes that I subsequently mentioned.

Durova_Polina

#36

‘And the he sacrificed........ THE ROOK’ by Gotham Chess

Aoza

#37

Gluteal muscles are what make chess a sport
Ashot Nadanian

Gluteal muscles are what make chess a sport Ashot Nadanian

Alientcp

#38

When Tal asked Fischer why he didnt made a certain move, Fisher responded:
"Well, you laughed when I wrote it down"

When Tal asked Fischer why he didnt made a certain move, Fisher responded: "Well, you laughed when I wrote it down"

the_eraser

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Chess is difficult, it demands work, serious reflection and zealous research. - "Wilhelm Steinitz"

Akkiles

#40

"You must take your opponent to a deep, dark forest where 2+2=5 and the way out is only large enough for one". - Mikhail Tal