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One thing I have learned in my painful career as a gambler is that bragging when you get lucky and win a few games will plunge you into gloom and unacceptable beatings very soon. It happens every time.
Hunter S. Thompson
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One thing I have learned in my painful career as a gambler is that bragging when you get lucky and win a few games will plunge you into gloom and unacceptable beatings very soon. It happens every time. — Hunter S. Thompson

About Hunter S. Thompson

Hunter S. Thompson was a Journalist from United States (1937–2005).

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This quote is attributed to Hunter S. Thompson, a Journalist from United States.
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Hunter S. Thompson lived from 1937 – 2005.
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