Annoyance Quote by Emanuel Lasker
“Vanity should never tempt a player to engage in a combat at the risk of loss of health. It is bad enough to lose without the additional annoyance of paying doctors' bills.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Chess, 1925
He warns that vanity leads players to risky combat, adding costly medical expenses.
In simple terms: Vanity leads to risky fights and extra costs.
Avoid vanity-driven risks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- competitive gaming
- financial planning
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can humility improve decision making?
- What safeguards prevent costly mistakes?
Overemphasis on ego can cause unnecessary harm.