He who played chess is like one who dyed his hand with the flesh and blood of a swine. - Caryl Chessman

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.

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

You know I'm finished with the old chess because it's all just a lot of book and memorization you know.