25 Iconic Poker Quotes from Movies and Books

Poker has long captivated the minds of writers, philosophers, scientists, and filmmakers. Here are 25 of the wisest, funniest, and most famous quotes about poker from various films and books.

Poker is cool. You can be on top and bottom in one evening. It's not about bad or good cards, it's about knowing how to play with bad ones. If it weren't for poker, your life in Moscow would be unbearable. It's great to meet someone who understands that for a real player, money ultimately means nothing. It's just a tool, like language for formulating a thought. Sometimes 'nothing' is a very strong card.

Learning to play two pairs correctly is as difficult as getting an education in college, and it costs just as much. We can't just shoot him. Then we won't have anyone to play poker with. I'll tell you what's important in this game. You have to make the wrong decisions at the right time. Life is very fragile and unpredictable, especially for criminals. It's like playing poker; you think you have a good hand. However, when you open the cards, to your horror you understand that someone else's hand is better. I have four aces! I have four aces too!