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There are two great pleasures in gambling: that of winning and that of losing.

There are two great pleasures in gambling: that of winning a

Summary

This quote suggests that gambling provides two distinct types of pleasure: the exhilaration of winning and the oddly satisfying experience of losing. Winning in gambling can bring a rush of excitement, a sense of achievement and an increase in self-esteem. On the other hand, the act of losing can offer a strange pleasure as it heightens one's sense of risk and unpredictability, creating a bittersweet fascination. The quote acknowledges that gambling taps into our complex emotions, offering different sources of enjoyment for different individuals.

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