Favorite Quotes on Poker

I present a selection of my favorite poker quotes…

“Listen, here’s the thing. If you can’t spot the sucker in the first half hour at the table, then you ARE the sucker.” - Mike McDermott, “Rounders”

[Poker] exemplifies the worst aspects of capitalism that have made our country so great. ~Walter Matthau

Hold em is to stud what chess is to checkers. ~Johnny Moss

Cards are war, in disguise of a sport. ~Charles Lamb

Nobody is always a winner, and anybody who says he is, is either a liar or doesn’t play poker. ~Amarillo Slim

Poker’s a day to learn and a lifetime to master. ~Robert Williamson III

God does not play dice with the universe; He plays an ineffable game of his own devising, which might be compared, from the perspective of any of the other players [i.e., everybody], to being involved in an obscure and complex version of poker in a pitch-dark room, with blank cards, for infinite stakes, with a Dealer who won’t tell you the rules, and who smiles all the time. ~Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, Good Omens, 1991

Feel free to add your favorite quotes in the comments.

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  • en: .. i love getting up when i want, i love doing what i want during the day, like going out with pals or just what ever.. 07/03/09 11:57pm
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  • en: @therealteen well I need it for when I show up on monday or else they won't let me in and ill be put as a no show. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @janemarroquin so girl when I go down there r we doing some P90X or what 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @Reedygyrl hopefully next weekend or the weekend after that.... SOON though 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: was it something i said or something i did? did my words not come out right? well, i guess that's why they say every rose has its thorn... 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @AprylZA yeh, I handle many and always wonder what they have seen, heard or witnessed in the past. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: Solar Racing Champs Roll Out New Car // It’s like Mad Max, but w/out the leather or the violent fight for gasoline." http://ff.im/-4M7DH 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @3rin3lizabeth Yeah read my e-mail and then reply on here. Or did you already? 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: RT @shelbert_sf: The Nation: Mousavi been working on ousting Ahmadi or Khamenei for awhile. http://tinyurl.com/mmkqjh #iranelection #ira ... 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: Shannon in the house! The Don welcomes @SLSayOn to our ttown tweet family. Welcome her or else! 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @exZACHtly Or maybe she'll be an anchor on Fox news! I think she wants to be famous, not POTUS 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @gracey_violet just cause i think you should does'nt mean you will you know nick will just to try to get you back or so he thinks 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • '>: Black or purple? 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @lancearmstrong did you ever ride the barry megee bike? Or the Kaws bike? Theat would rock to see one of those in the TDF! 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @candicotton Just bc someone doesn't mean in God doesn't mean they believe in the devil or the lack of a higher being... 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: RT @souljaboytellem: Only 20,000 more 2 go until I reach 1 Million Followers. shld I do sumtin big or it's not rlly a big deal? Do it big! 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @DarrinSearancke I'll let you play with it at the next 3W or the Command-N meet up. You'll be sold. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • '>: Question is ... is it the phone, or is it AT&T that's the problem? 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @DCcruz bakla!!! So tell ur boy that I'm going to make some rice and I'm debating if I want to do fish or steak 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: should I become a beekeeper or a welder? 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • pt: F U ya pansy go write a book or sum 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • it: @OliviaShawPhoto OMG...so cuuuuuuute! Male or female? *---* 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @Georgette_Heyer Frenglish: Or words frequently found in my novels: A la russe (in the Russian style); bibelot (knickknack, bauble) 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @dqueiloveuguys NO TOO EXSPENSIVE $40 T-SHIRTS, 10 FOR A BUTTON, 25 FOR MJ MIXED CD OR TAPE AND THE LINE TO SIGN THE MJ WALL WAS TOO LONG 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @nikkirosety http://twitpic.com/979lb - yea ugh..that's a dude or there's something seriously wrong w/ her vagina!! either way...leave i ... 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: FinIshed ShOpPinG FeeLiNg TiReD But AinT ShIt StOpPiNg Me!! DoInG ThE BaDGiRl ThInG 1 WaY Or AnOtHeR!!! 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @SugarMePink I dunno. I just feel so angry right now that I might punch a baby or something. >-< 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: im deciding if i want to go to,romper room roxys or grown and sexy mojitos?????? 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @tweetinvites Thanks Hiram, we were back up at 2pm. It's not our account but we support 30 or so retailers that use auth.net. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: OMG, I'm confuse!! wicth is the REAL Joe Jonas: @OfficialJoseph or @yo_its_joe ? Please, someone help me!!!!!!!!!!! 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: To chip or not to chip: that is the question! #Wii 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: And every act of foolishness is an opportunity for right-doing (helping) or wrong-doing (punishing). Which one do you choose? 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • nl: lmao ok so PAN is either pooci *** nikkahs = P.AN or Punk Ass Niggas!!! 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @lore3440 LOL just make sure the meat aint bad or you could get mad cow and die like my sister is going to 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: #URWASHED WHEN UR JEWELRY BRAKES OUT UR NECK LMAO ..OR THAT SHIT JUST FAKE 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: Publicity. MJ was very ambitious and needed to revive himself somehow. Good or bad, publicity is still publicity. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @Chocolate_dip u comin over or how we meeting up? 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @fidangasimova i broke my sista's laptop eyeglasses (lasik eyesurgery) HAHAH:p i dont knw if they r prescribed or nt! 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @hadisworld I wish you guys were here!!!! Sooo fun!!! We're going to My. House? Or My Home tonight...hope its good!! 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: my backs broken, or something of that sort. im in PAINNNNNNN 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: wooof ! i want a dog so FREAKIN bad or a chincilla ;D 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @MGM3 I bet. I'm aiming for the good ones (or great, even!) 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: 10.32 miles this afternoon. Glad that I made the whole wheat oatmeal/walnut cookies today. No sugar, oil, or shortening. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: having a glass of Merlot or 12 enjoying nature from my back deck The life indeed 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: I'm either breakdancing or digging into this: http://tinyurl.com/nrjf46 #soulpancake 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: Are we human or are we dancer? 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: sleepy and cold, do i get up or go back to sleep... hmm. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: cash or travel ? ;s 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @ExSimon I thought Palin was an interesting voice who deserved to be heard. Maybe not ready or I don't agree, but don't try to destroy her. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @paultran Is yours a recent MacBook Pro, or still the one you bought in #440 ? 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: Trade Forex Futures or Stock? Get the Best Course on the net now and save $600 offer Ends Sunday, http://tinyurl.com/n38w3p 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @GuttaButta wait was bubbles a money or a chimp. I think theres a difference. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @SherriEShepherd It just makes no sense. You do not quit being governor because you have to fight for things or because the media is tough 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @amyboo or an overdeveloped sense of vanity. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: or should i say just follow me ? oh well 1 or the other just please do it !!! 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @MSTOYA U have to keep trying, but give it a minute or two after pressing send so they can check & make sure your email is valid.. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: Michelle, thank you so much for supporting the troops, have you been to Kuwait or Iraq? I cant rememer which co... http://tinyurl.com/kvwcwv 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: Officially believe hummus is overrated and/or overconsumed. No mas 'mus please! 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @Juicy94 idgi @ the gwen stefani thing btw. and yes pretty much haha. or at least end of the world like and there are zombies.. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: Decisions,,,,, Newcastle, Guinness, Guinness Extra Stout,, or Belhaven,, yummy http://pi.pe/usxo3x 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @Useless0ne "Easier to use" must mean "ACCEPT OR DENY? ACCEPT OR DENY" to Microsoft. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @Nishea_ if that dont work u may have to convert it to wma if a video or mp3 format if its a song 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: Instead of Twitter saying.. "What are you doing?" it should say. How are you doing? or maybe.. Why are you doing what you are doing? :P 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: Where the fuck is Stephanie at the family party. U better show up or I'm driving and egging ur house ya! 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: #mw2 hey guys not to be an ass or anything, but the question changed, the game is already made... they're asking what you want to see on YT 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: Gonna hit the 'leaba' now. Thanks for an amazing day, had so much fun!! Apologies if I've missed anyone 2day in thanking &/or #ffs. Nite! 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @mrsjetplane Is the mr. buying a house right now while you're still in FL?! Or are you waiting until you get there? Either way–exciting! 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @mocha59 only if they're made in Argentina or a heel gets broken on the Appalacian Trail 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: or is it just me buggin 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @GarrettJenkins i'm fairly certain the #moonfruit gods now either consider us gay or awesome... 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @JB_NKOTB_FG Are you going to any concerts this summer? Or did you go to any? New Kids concerts, that is. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • '>: ?????????&.. http://tinyurl.com/mvdj36 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @kycat1a I liked it as a summer blockbuster, but it wasn't knocking down the door of my emotions or intellect. However I must say... 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @souljaboytellem hec yea u shld. thro a party or sumtin lol 1 milli followers is alot! lol 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @souljaboytellem only big deal if you interact with each and every follower then celebrate do you? Or are they just following? 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: Do u hve a sibling with physical or developmental issues? Can you answer a few questions for me? email me @ plucky_mama@yahoo.ca plz RT. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: If Sarah Palin's book is gonna be anything like her resignation speech, it will make a great coaster or better yet mulch. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @krijns Or at 50 metres but when you leave you'll have to cross the crowd.. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: Staying in tonight, watching skins. Text with plans or just text :) 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: Is there a deal where you buy two Macbook Pros and you get some sort of deal? Or do they not work like that? 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @keisha_buchanan I think you should reward all your dedicated twitter fans by revealing the title haha. Or would you get in trouble :P x 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @TayTayJay94 sadly yea.and yea i can get you in. im can get one person in or i can get disney dollars(as i like to call them) 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: I am the only person here who is not famous, a beautiful woman, or both. Famouses are not meant to mix with regulars. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @djbirdybird u just quoting a lyric or are u really a man about it? ha 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: is she is a singer or actress?I have seen her before 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @SherriEShepherd She does not represent woman. It's calculated for 2012 or Governing AK and keeping an eye on Russia was too much 4 her. 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @emeliza97 So who do you prefer the Welshman or the Frenchman at Whole Foods.... a man who cooks or a man who provides the booze? 07/03/09 11:57pm
  • en: @leecox do u think this is something we talk to mayor bob about or someone else. This is tragic for the city. 07/03/09 11:56pm
  • en: globalnewsto: Watch Video Report: Weight Gain: Assessing the risks of too much or too little weight http://tinyurl.com/maktdw 07/03/09 11:56pm
  • en: I hope he grows into it or niggas will not let him live in school. 07/03/09 11:56pm
  • en: Beth + Dan = Fish Fry Bingo. Be there or G-d hates you. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Nessus/114/26/109 07/03/09 11:56pm
  • en: Believe it or not i took this picture http://yfrog.com/14ak0j 07/03/09 11:56pm
  • en: 6-8 pm - Show today LIVE on two turntables via iTunes>Radio>Eclectic>Portland Radio Authority or http://www.praradio.org 07/03/09 11:56pm

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Comments to “Favorite Quotes on Poker”

Jim L May 5th, 2008 at 7:03 am

Hey…why did you delete my comment? By the way, the third and last quote are the same.

Jim

Grundy May 5th, 2008 at 4:27 pm

Sorry Jim, just had some spam issues this week, your post was a casualty of war. You should be good from now on.

Thanks for the heads up!

Jim L May 6th, 2008 at 7:33 am

No problem. Anyway, my quote:

“Is your fold button broke?” ~ Me

Online play, of course.

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