By playing at Chess then, we may learn: First: Foresight... Second: Circumspection... Third: Caution...And lastly, we learn by Chess the habit of not being discouraged by present bad appearances in the state of our affairs, the habit of hoping for a favorable chance, and that of persevering in the secrets of resources

The busy man has few idle visitors; to the boiling pot the flies come not.

Your best investment is to pour your purse into your head, and no one can take it away from you.

As Pride increases, Fortune declines.

Human happiness comes not from infrequent pieces of good fortune, but from the small improvements to daily life.

When passion rules, she never rules wisely.

Fatigue is the best pillow.