Quote#Science & Reason
It [chess] is not only the most delightful and scientific, but the…
Quote byPaul Morphy · 1837–1884
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Testimonials to Paul Morphy: Presented at University Hall (1859).
English (original)
It [chess] is not only the most delightful and scientific, but the most moral of amusements.
— Paul Morphy
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