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My mother and father met while playing chess, so I've always had a fondness for the game. If it weren't for chess, I might not be here.
Dorothy Dunnett
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"My mother and father met while playing chess, so I've always had a fondness for the game. If it weren't for chess, I might not be here."
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My mother and father met while playing chess, so I've always had a fondness for the game. If it weren't for chess, I might not be here. — Dorothy Dunnett

About Dorothy Dunnett

Dorothy Dunnett was a Novelist from United Kingdom (1923–2001).

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This quote is attributed to Dorothy Dunnett, a Novelist from United Kingdom.
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Dorothy Dunnett lived from 1923 – 2001.
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