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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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Nobody has ever bet enough on a winning horse. – Proverb

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

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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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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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