Quote by David Mamet
The poker player learns that sometimes both science and common sen

The poker player learns that sometimes both science and common sense are wrong; that the bumblebee can fly; that, perhaps, one should never trust an expert; that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of by those with an academic bent. – David Mamet

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Policemen so cherish their status as keepers of the peace and protectors of the public that they have occasionally been known to beat to death those citizens or groups who question that status. – David Mamet

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The Oscars demonstrate the will of the people to control and judge those they have elected to stand above them (much, perhaps, as in bygone days, an election celebrated the same). – David Mamet

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The commonest mistake in history is underestimating your opponent; it happens at the poker table all the time. – David Shoup

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I must complain the cards are ill shuffled till I have a good hand. – Jonathan Swift

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Poker: the art of civilized bushwhacking. – Nick Dandalos, attributed

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Your best chance to get a Royal Flush in a casino is in the bathroom. – V.P. Pappy

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