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“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.” quote by Emanuel Lasker
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“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.”

Emanuel Lasker

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.

Key Takeaway

Avoid vanity-driven risks.

Themes

vanity risk health gaming

Mood

cautionary analytical

Type

strategic educational

When to use this quote

  • competitive gaming
  • financial planning
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

chess strategy personal health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can humility improve decision making?
  • What safeguards prevent costly mistakes?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on ego can cause unnecessary harm.

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