Classical World Chess

Famous quotes containing the words classical, world and/or chess:

    “Against classical philosophy: thinking about eternity or the immensity of the universe does not lessen my unhappiness.”
    —Mason Cooley (b. 1927)

    “This world is the will to power—and nothing else! And you yourselves are also this will to power—and nothing else!”
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    “But compared with the task of selecting a piece of French pastry held by an impatient waiter a move in chess is like reaching for a salary check in its demand on the contemplative faculties.”
    —Robert Benchley (1889–1945)