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“There is no remorse like a remorse of chess. It is a curse upon man. There is no happiness in chess.”

Quote by H. G. Wells

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H.G. Wells was a prominent English writer known for his science fiction, history, and social commentary. His most famous works include 'The Time Machine,' 'The War of the Worlds,' and 'The Invisible Man.' Born on September 21, 1866, in Bromley, Kent, England, Wells passed away on August 13, 1946. more

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