Catherynne M. Valente Quotes
I’ve always found chess to be a bit too much like real life to provide much enjoyment as a game.
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In conclusion, if you want to unravel the multitude of secrets of chess then don't begrudge the time.
Garry Kasparov -
People ask about breakups, 'Could you see it coming?' But when we leave whatever beach we're on, these couples couldn't be more in love. What happens after that is real life, and sometimes real life gets in the way.
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I’ve always found chess to be a bit too much like real life to provide much enjoyment as a game.
