Gambling Quotes to Live By
People say that life, in general, is a gamble. Everyday we encounter different situations that would make us gamble for something. We may never have any other choice but to gamble something that do not necessarily mean money. It could be our time, principle, idea and life.
Such point of view could be one of the existing notions that people from all walks of life have on gambling. Thus, the population of gamblers continues to grow as more and more people see the essence of gambling in everyday life. And for centuries, gambling has baffled both wise and not so wise men.
As more and more casinos are established all over the world, people could not help but realize the true value of gambling. Aside from excitement, it brings together the chance to start a new life if we are lucky enough to hit a jackpot at a casino. It may also bring new life to people who make a living from the different gambling sites in the world, either online or offline.
As the value of gambling in our lives gradually becomes evident, we may find ourselves realizing that each one of us are gamblers. So, as we continue to ponder the real essence of gambling and gamblers, here are insightful quotes that could help enrich our points of view on the matter.
1. The subject of gambling is all encompassing. It combines man's natural play instinct with his desire to know about his fate and his future. ~Franz Rosenthal,
2. The typical gambler might not really understand the probabilistic nuances of the wheel or the dice, but such things seem a bit more tractable than, say, trying to raise a child in this lunatic society of ours. ~Arthur S. Reber
3. If you must play, decide upon three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time. ~Chinese Proverb
4. A gambler is nothing but a man who makes his living out of hope. ~William Bolitho
5. Man is a gaming animal. He must always be trying to get the better in something or other. ~Charles Lamb
6. Money won is twice as sweet as money earned. ~From the movie The Color of Money
7. The race is not always to the swift nor the battle to the strong, but that's the way to bet. ~Damon Runyon
8. The safest way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket. ~Kin Hubbard