Favorite Poker Quotes

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"If the world's top players have only one thing in common, it's that they take control of the hands they play with bets and raises. Usually . . . calling is the least attractive option." -- Chris "Jesus" Ferguson
 
“If you always start from the worst hand, you will never have a bad beat story.” -- Chuck Thompson
 
”Forget about a chip and a chair; give me a hand and I’ll stand.” ~ Warren Karp
 
"Toothpicks and candy bars make good poker chips and don't raise emotions the way that paychecks do." -- Linda Greenlaw
 
"If you think bluffing is easy you’ll have made your first mistake." -- Judi Jame
 
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"I’m your standard quiet professor. A very nice wife, peace, and a routine low-stakes poker game suits me fine." -- Michael Collins
 
Poker isn't just about mastering the skill, it's also about managing your luck. This is complemented by other quotes that highlight the importance of strategy, patience, and self-assessment in the game.
 
Poker is a combination of luck and skill. People think mastering the skill part is hard, but they’re wrong. The trick to poker is mastering the luck.
I don't know who said it, but I think it's most relevant in the context of such a game as poker 🙂
 
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"Aces are good for winning a small pot, or losing a big one."
-Stuey Ungar
 
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"I never show a bluff. I don’t ever want my opponents thinking I’d resort to trickery to win a pot." -- Adam Slutsky
 
Here's some I made up. Maybe someone said them before:
The fold is gold.
It's ok to make mistakes
Love to play
Play good poker
Don't overvalue the over pair
Don't give in to temptation

If you want, let me know which is your favorite and I look forward to reading yours too.
 
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." -- Sun Tzu (The Art of War)
 
"I never show a bluff. I don’t ever want my opponents thinking I’d resort to trickery to win a pot." - Adam Slutsky
 
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu, "The Art of War"

Not originally about poker, but definitely relatable to the game.
 
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