"Chess is a curse upon a man." — H.G. Wells

"Chess is a curse upon a man."

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294 Quotes by H.G. Wells

H.G. Wells has 294 quotes on this site. A few more worth reading:

Why had we come to the moon? The thing presented itself to me as a perplexing problem. What is this…
I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher…
Is it any wonder that to this day this Galilean is too much for our small hearts?
You cannot imagine the craving for rest that I feel-a hunger and thirst. For six long days, since my work…
He was inordinately proud of England and he abused her incessantly.
I had just taken to reading. I had just discovered the art of leaving my body to sit impassive in…
The Islamic teachings have left great traditions for equitable and gentle dealings and behavior, and inspire people with nobility and…
We live in reference to past experience and not to future events, however inevitable.
We want to get rid of the militarist not simply because he hurts and kills, but because he is an…
Democracy's ceremonial, its feast, it's great function, is the election.
The cat, which is a solitary beast, is single minded and goes its way alone, but, the dog, like his…
Sailors ought never to go to church. They ought to go to hell, where it is much more comfortable.

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More Chess Quotes

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I was a terrible father. The most I ever did for my children was to teach them chess. At least… — David Bailey
My problem with chess was that all my pieces wanted to end the game as soon as possible. — Dave Barry
These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess. — Kobe Bryant
A lot of people think international relations is like a game of chess. But it's not a game of chess,… — Madeleine Albright
Chess first of all teaches you to be objective. — Alexander Alekhine
I believe that true beauty of chess is more than enough to satisfy all possible demands. — Alexander Alekhine
I look at improvising as a prolonged game of chess. There's an opening gambit with your pawn in a complex… — Steve Carell
I have always thought you could take the measure of a man by his sports manners - that is to… — Graydon Carter
Chess is as elaborate a waste of human intelligence as you can find outside an advertising agency. — Raymond Chandler
People are governed with the head; kindness of heart is little use in chess. — Nicolas Chamfort
Play the game for more than you can afford to lose... only then will you learn the game. — Winston Churchill
I failed to make the chess team because of my height. — Woody Allen

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