Poker Quotes: Wisdom from the Greats

The article discusses famous poker quotes and their origins. The quote “If you haven't figured out who the sucker is at the poker table within the first half hour, then you're the sucker” is famously from the movie Rounders.

Amarillo Slim is quoted as saying, “I don't look for suckers. I look for the champion and make a sucker out of him.” Sam Farha said, “Just play each hand. Someday it will come in.” Benny Binion said, “Trust everyone, but cut the deck.” Rick Bennett said, “On the long run, luck in poker doesn't matter, but the short run is much longer than many can imagine.” Chris Moneymaker said, “Poker is great – everyone thinks they can play.”

Chip Reese said, “If you are the best player in the world, then for every 65 plus days there will be 35 minus days. But if you let these 35 days affect you, it will be a disaster both at and away from the table.” Julius Weintraub said, “The guy who invented poker was a smart guy; the guy who invented chips was a genius.” Stu Ungar said, “Make a fold to survive and make the next one.” Puggy Pearson said, “Don't worry about your debts – let those you owe worry.” The character played by Edward Norton in the movie Rounders said, “If poker is life, then women are the rake.” William Jones said, “Smith & Wesson beats a royal flush.”