Quote by John Gay
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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A rich rogue nowadays is fit company for any gentleman; and the world, my dear, hath not such a contempt for roguery as you imagine. – John Gay

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But his kiss was so sweet, and so closely he pressed, that I languished and pined till I granted the rest. – John Gay

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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

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

I cant believe that God plays dice with the universe. – Albert Einstein

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

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