Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Lottery: A tax on people who are bad at math.

$Lottery: A tax on people who are bad at math.$

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the notion that participating in a lottery can be seen as a form of voluntary taxation. It implies that individuals who consistently play the lottery might not fully comprehend the low odds of winning and the disproportionately high taxes they pay through their ticket purchases. By emphasizing the need for mathematical proficiency to recognize the inherent gamble of lotteries, this quote playfully suggests that those who engage in this form of gambling might be lacking in numerical reasoning skills.

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