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

When you don't know what to do, wait for your opponent to get an idea; it is sure to be bad.

A thorough understanding of the typical mating continuations makes the most complicated sacrificial combinations leading up to them not only not difficult, but almost a matter of course

It cannot be too greatly emphasized that the most important role in pawn endings is played by the king.

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

I have a quite feeling of pity for all those who don't know chess; almost like I am sorry for those who never learned to love. Chess, like love and music, has the ability of making people happy.

I have always a slight feeling of pity for the man who has no knowledge of chess, just as I would pity the man who has remained ignorant of love.