Make your moves placidly, amid the noise and haste, and recall what peace there may be in not trashing apponents. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all apponents. Give all players a fair go, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit of chess. Strive to improve your game, but avoid comparing yourself to others as you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser players than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements however humble they may be; they are a real possession in the changing fortunes of chess. Exercice caution in your games; for the world is full of trickery. But do not let this blind you as to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself, do not cheat, and if others cheat against you do not let this make you cynical about chess; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the experienced, gracefully resigning when the result is clear. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune But do not distress yourself with losses. Many games are lost from fear. Beyond a wholesome discipline be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe, no less than Kaspirov and Fisher; you have a right play chess. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt your games are unfolding as they should. Therefore be at peace with chess, however you perceive it, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its frustration and times, drudgery; it is still a beautiful game, Be careful. Strive to be better.
