Always survey the board before making a move.
Two wrongs don't make a right but three lefts do.
Calm down and think clearly.
That last one should extend far past chess.
"Rule Independence - no maxims and axioms without exception!"
The threat is worse than the execution.
My favorite.
Always have a plan.
When you see a good move wait...you might find a better one.
Lasker.
The hands are a chess players worst enemy.
Cant remember who said this.
Two wrongs dont make a right...but 2 rights make a u turn.
Castle by the tenth move.
"Castle because you will, or because you must; but not because you can"... Pillsbury
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