There is no such thing as 'social gambling.' Either you are there to cut the other bloke's heart out and eat it - or you're a sucker. If you don't like this choice - don't gamble.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gambling is presented as a ruthless competition where participants are either predators or victims, with no neutral ground.
- In plain terms
- Gambling is about winning or losing badly.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose not to gamble if you dislike harsh competition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is gambling always ruthless?
- What drives you to gamble?
Another view
Many play for fun without intent to harm others.
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