Quote by Ambrose Bierce

The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling.

The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor u

Summary

This quote suggests that the world of business and the world of gambling are both viewed differently by society. While the term "business" is seen as a serious and respectable pursuit, "gambling" is often stigmatized and frowned upon. The quote highlights the irony that, although both involve risk and uncertain outcomes, business is considered more socially acceptable. It implies that society may assign diverse levels of legitimacy and acceptance to activities that share similar characteristics, depending on how they are perceived and labeled.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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