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Gambling is a disease of barbarians superficially civilized.
Gambling is a disease of barbarians superficially civilized.
Someone asked me why women don't gamble as much as men do, and I gave the commonsensical reply that we read more
Someone asked me why women don't gamble as much as men do, and I gave the commonsensical reply that we don't have as much money. That was a true and incomplete answer. In fact, women's total instinct for gambling is satisfied by marriage.
Gambling promises the poor what property performs for the rich -- something for nothing.
Gambling promises the poor what property performs for the rich -- something for nothing.
A man's gotta make at least one bet a day, else he could be walking around lucky and never know read more
A man's gotta make at least one bet a day, else he could be walking around lucky and never know it
Horse sense is a good judgement which keeps horses from betting on people.
Horse sense is a good judgement which keeps horses from betting on people.
If you must play, decide upon three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the read more
If you must play, decide upon three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time.
The best throw with the dice is to throw them away.
The best throw with the dice is to throw them away.
When your opponent's sittin' there holdin' all the aces, there's only one thing to do: kick over the table.
When your opponent's sittin' there holdin' all the aces, there's only one thing to do: kick over the table.
Gambling undermines the moral fiber of society.
Gambling undermines the moral fiber of society.
