Belief Quote by Paul Morphy

“I am more strongly confirmed than ever in the belief that the time devoted to chess is literally frittered away.” quote by Paul Morphy — Download Open image

“I am more strongly confirmed than ever in the belief that the time devoted to chess is literally frittered away.”

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Chess never has been and never can be aught but a recreation. It should not be indulged in to the detriment of other and more serious avocations - should not absorb or engross the thoughts of those who worship at its shrine, but should be kept in the background, and restrained within its proper province. As a mere game, a…

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