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“When you are lonely, when you feel yourself an alien in the world, play Chess. This will raise your spirits and be your counselor in war” quote by Aristotle — Download Open image

“When you are lonely, when you feel yourself an alien in the world, play Chess. This will raise your spirits and be your counselor in war”

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