“Words move, turning over like tumbling clowns; like certain books and like fleas, they possess activity. All men equally have the right to say, 'This word shall bear this meaning,' and see if they can get it across. It is a sporting game, which all can play, only all cannot win.” IfsMenBookPlayMovingCertainGamesWinningBearsActivityClownFleasTumbling Author:Rose Macaulay
“The Gospel of the army is cunning, as of all other human activities. The wisdom of the snake under the meekness of the sheep is what wins out. The first Commandment is--never let them get anything on you-- The second: Graft--get privileges others haven't got--worm yourself into confidence The Third--seem neat and prosperous--as if you had money in the bank” IfsFirstsHumansSeemsWinningAdviceHavensActivityThirdsArmyPrivilegeDeceitSheepCommandmentsSnakesWormsCunningProsperousNeatHuman ActivityMeekness Book:Travel books and other writings, 1916-1941 Source: Travel books and other writings, 1916-1941
“Even in the King's Gambit ... White is no longer trying to attack at all costs. He has had to adapt his approach and look for moves with a solid positional foundation ... As often as not, his strategy consists of stifling Black's activity and then winning in an endgame thanks to his superior pawn structure.” TryingLooksMovingWinningBlackWhiteKingsCostActivityApproachFoundationStrategyStructureChessSuperiorsOpeningThanksPawnsEndgameStiflingGambit Author:Neil McDonald