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A gambler is nothing but a man who makes his living out of hope. -

A gambler is nothing but a man who makes his living out of hope. – William Bolitho

Other quotes by William Bolitho

The shortest way out of Manchester is notoriously a bottle of Gordons gin; out of any businessmans life there is the mirage of Paris; out of Paris, or mediocrity of talent and imagination, there are all the drugs, from subtle, all-conquering opium to cheating, cozening cocaine. – William Bolitho

Category:
Escape, Escapism
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William Bolitho
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Only the poet has any right to be sorry for the poor, if he has anything to spare when he has thought of the dull, commonplace rich. – William Bolitho

Category:
Poetry
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William Bolitho
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General jackdaw culture, very little more than a collection of charming miscomprehensions, untargeted enthusiasms, and a general habit of skimming. – William Bolitho

Category:
Culture
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William Bolitho
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Gambling
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You cannot beat a roulette table unless you steal money from it. – Albert Einstein

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Gambling

If you must play, decide upon three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time. – Chinese Proverb

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Gambling

In most betting shops you will see three windows marked “Bet Here,” but only one window with the legend “Pay Out.” – Jeffrey Bernard

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Gambling

Casinos and prostitutes have the same thing in common; they are both trying to screw you out of your money and send you home with a smile on you face. – VPPappy

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Gambling

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