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It is so interesting in itself, as not to need the view of gain to induce engaging in it; and thence it is never played for money.
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gutenberg.orgBenjamin Franklin: “It is so interesting in itself, as not to need the view of gain to induce engaging in it; and thence it is never played…”
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Franklin argues that chess is engaging enough to be played for its own sake, not just for monetary gain.
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