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 - sh…

- Paul Morphy

The ability to play chess is the sign of a gentleman. The ability to play chess well is the sign of a wasted life.

- Paul Morphy

Help your pieces so they can help you

- Paul Morphy

I am more strongly confirmed than ever in the belief that the time devoted to chess is literally frittered away.

- Paul Morphy

Checkers is for tramps

- Paul Morphy

Chess is eminently and emphatically the philospher's game.

- Paul Morphy