Bear in mind three essential qualities in all games of…
“Bear in mind three essential qualities in all games of intellect:– Never to show selfishness or to wound the feelings of your adversary. To be modest with a good game. To lose without ill-temper, and to win without bragging.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Intellectual competition requires humility, sportsmanship, and emotional control, both in victory and defeat.
In simple terms: Win and lose graciously.
Key Takeaway
Play fair, stay modest.
Themes
ethics
competition
self‑control
Mood
thoughtful
instructive
Type
Adversaries:1
Bears:0
Bragging:1
Essentials:1
Feelings:1
Games:1
Ill:0
Intellect:1
Mind:1
Modest:1
Psychology:1
Qualities:1
Quality:1
Selfishness:1
Shows:0
Temper:1
Three:0
Winning:1
Wounds:1
Games Intellect:1
Essential Qualities:1
Qualities Games:0
When to use this quote
- tournament play
- debate clubs
- team games
Key Concepts
sportsmanship
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay humble when you win?
- What helps you accept loss gracefully?
A Different Perspective
Winning can foster arrogance if unchecked.