Quote by George Bernard Shaw

[Chess] is a foolish expedient for making idle people believe they are doing something very clever, when they are only wasting their time.

[Chess] is a foolish expedient for making idle people believ

Summary

This quote suggests that the game of chess is regarded as a mindless pastime that fools individuals into thinking they are engaged in a clever activity when, in reality, they are merely squandering their time. It implies a disdain towards the game, highlighting the perception that it has no productive value and those who play it are naÃ¯ve in thinking it is intellectually stimulating.

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By George Bernard Shaw

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