Far from all of the obvious moves that go without saying are correct.

Independence of thought is a most valuable quality in a chess-player, both at the board and when preparing for a game.

There is no disputing that in the eyes of Schlechter, Teichmann or even Rubinstein, the backward pawn was something more substantial than lively piece play, but in our day the latter is more often preferred.

To lose one's objective attitude to a position, nearly always means ruining your game.

The essence of Chess is thinking about what Chess is.

To play a match for the World Championship is the cherished dream of every chess player.

In the middlegame one should not hesitate to advance a central passed pawn.