I am more strongly confirmed than ever in the belief that t… - Paul Morphy

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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.

Paul Morphy

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Paul Charles Morphy (June 22, 1837 – July 10, 1884) was an American chess player. Considered to have been the greatest chess master of his time, he is today widely recognized as one of the finest chess players to have ever lived.

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

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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 exhilarati… - Paul Morphy

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