I am more strongly confirmed than ever in the belief that t… - Caryl Chessman

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I am more strongly confirmed than ever in the belief that the time devoted to chess is literally frittered away. It is, to be sure, a most exhilarating sport, but it is only a sport; and it is not to be wondered at that such as have been passionately addicted to the charming pastime should one day ask themselves whether sober reason does not advise its utter dereliction.

Caryl Chessman

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Caryl Whittier Chessman (May 27, 1921 – May 2, 1960) was a convicted robber and rapist who served time on death row and was executed in the state of California.

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On the chessboard lies and hypocrisy do not survive long. The creative combination lays bare the presumption of a lie; the merciless fact, culminating in a checkmate, contradicts the hypocrite.

It is not only the most delightful and scientific, but the most moral of amusements.

Some consider that when I play I am excessively cautious, but it seems to me that the question may be a different one. I try to avoid chance. Those who rely on chance should play cards or roulette. Chess is something quite different.

I am more strongly confirmed than ever in the belief that the time devoted to chess is literally frittered away. It is, to be sure, a most exhilarati… - Caryl Chessman

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