It is not only your ego at stake.

This game is a metaphor for truth,
no habits, no fear.

Talent has many ways,
but few are the clean paths to beauty.

Do not underestimate scars.

Losing games you start losing life.
This world will not be new forever,
and a taste of truth may carry disillusion.

Overcome it and that´s victory.

Luis Gil de la Puente

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