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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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Follow love and it will flee, flee love and it will follow thee. – 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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Smith and Wesson or a Colt always beat four aces. – Proverb

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The urge to gamble is so universal and its practice so pleasurable that I assume it must be evil. – Heywood Broun

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The only man who makes money following the races is one who does it with a broom and shovel. – Elbert Hubbard

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

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