As Rousseau could not compose without his cat beside him, so I cannot play chess without my king's bishop. In its absense the game to me is lifeless and void. The vitalizing factor is missing, and I can devise no plan of attack.

Here are some of the questions and answers to an examination paper in chess that was given some time ago

Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make men happy.

One of these modest little moves may be more embarrassing to your opponent than the biggest threat

One doesn't have to play well, it's enough to play better than your opponent

... a lively imagination can exercise itself most fully and creatively in conjuring up magnificent combinations.

Weak points or holes in the opponent's position must be occupied by pieces not Pawns