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Of all mechanics, of all servile handycrafts-men, a gamester is th

Of all mechanics, of all servile handycrafts-men, a gamester is the vilest. But yet, as many of the quality are of the profession, he is admitted amongst the politest company. – John Gay

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How the mother is to be pitied who hath handsome daughters! Locks, bolts, bars, and lectures of morality are nothing to them: they break through them all. They have as much pleasure in cheating a father and mother, as in cheating at cards. – John Gay

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Through all the employments of life each neighbor abuses his brother; whore and rogue they call husband and wife: All professions be-rogue one another. – John Gay

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Intelligence and war are games, perhaps the only meaningful games left. If any player becomes too proficient, the game is threatened with termination. – William S. Burroughs

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Rule: Never perform card tricks for the people you play poker with. – Proverb

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Smith and Wesson or a Colt always beat four aces. – Proverb

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There are two great pleasures in gambling: that of winning and that of losing. – Proverb

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