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Paul Morphy
5 quotes
“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.”
Paul Morphy (1837–1884) first seen 1863 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From Morphy's letter to Daniel Fiske, February 4, 1863
“Chess never has been and never can be aught but a recreation. It should not be indulged in to the detriment of other and more serious avocations.”
Paul Morphy (1837–1884) said by 1884 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It [chess] is not only the most delightful and scientific, but the most moral of amusements.”
Paul Morphy (1837–1884) said by 1884 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It [chess] is eminently and emphatically the philosopher's game.”
Paul Morphy (1837–1884) said by 1884 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Let the chessboard supercede the card table, and a great improvement will be visible in the morals of the community.”
Paul Morphy (1837–1884) said by 1884 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source