Quote by Charles Lamb

Cards are war, in disguise of a sport.

Cards are war, in disguise of a sport.

Summary

This quote suggests that playing card games can be seen as a subtle form of warfare. In a card game, players compete against each other, strategizing and manipulating the outcome, just as in war. However, this "warfare" is a disguised as a sport or game, allowing individuals to engage in intense competition while maintaining a sense of entertainment and leisure.

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Poker

By Charles Lamb

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