The passion for gambling comes from a man's belief that he has no control over his life, that he is controlled by fate, and, therefore, he wants to reassure himself that fate or luck is on his side.


Playboy interview, March 1964 issue.

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The passion for gambling comes from a man's belief that he has no control over his life, that he is controlled by fate, and, therefore, he wants to...

The passion for gambling comes from a man's belief that he has no control over his life, that he is controlled by fate, and, therefore, he wants to...

The passion for gambling comes from a man's belief that he has no control over his life, that he is controlled by fate, and, therefore, he wants to...

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