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It [chess] is not only the most delightful and scientific, but the most moral of amusements.

Paul Morphy

I am more strongly confirmed than ever in the belief that the time devoted to chess is literally frittered away. It is, to be sure, a most exhilarating sport, but it is only a sport; and it is not to be wondered at that such as have been passionately addicted to the charming pastime should one day ask themselves whether sober reason does not advise its utter dereliction.

Paul Morphy

Let the chessboard supercede the card table, and a great improvement will be visible in the morals of the community.

Paul Morphy

It [chess] is eminently and emphatically the philosopher's game.

Paul Morphy

Chess never has been and never can be aught but a recreation. It should not be indulged in to the detriment of other and more serious avocations.

Paul Morphy

Paul Morphy

Paul Morphy

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Born: June 22, 1837

Died: July 10, 1884 (aged 47)

Bio: Paul Charles Morphy was an American chess player. He is considered to have been the greatest chess master of his era and an unofficial World Chess Champion. He was a chess prodigy.

Known for:

Morphy's games of chess (1860)
MORPHYS GAMES OF CHESS BEING T

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