Intellectual activity is perhaps the greatest pleasure of life; chess is one of the forms of intellectual activity.

What is the object of playing a gambit opening?... To acquire a reputation of being a dashing player at the cost of losing a game

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

Mistrust is the most necessary characteristic of the Chess player

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

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

When you see a good move, sit on your hands and see if you can find a better one.