Quote by Heywood Broun

The urge to gamble is so universal and its practice so pleasurable that I assume it must be evil.

The urge to gamble is so universal and its practice so pleas

Summary

This quote suggests that since the desire to gamble is prevalent across cultures and the act of gambling is enjoyable, it may be inherently immoral or harmful in nature. Rather than solely perceiving gambling as a harmless form of entertainment, the quote provokes contemplation about the deeper implications of this widespread desire and the potential negative consequences associated with indulging in this activity.

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Gambling (gaming)

By Heywood Broun

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