Subject: Activities » Games (Page 2)

Life is the only game in which the object of the game is to learn the rules.

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist

Bridge is a friendly game invented by two married couples who disliked each other.

Life is like a game of poker: If you don’t put any in the pot, there won’t be any to take out.

(1894 – 1975) American comedian

Bridge: A game which gives women something to try to think about while they are talking.

Bridge is the only game that bruises more shins than hockey.

The game [of poker] exemplifies the worst aspects of capitalism that have made our country so great.

(1920 – 2000) American actor

When in doubt, take the trick.

Snake eyes is a gambling term… and an animal term, too.

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

The worst time to have a heart attack is during a game of charades.

(1973 – ) American comedian

Children are the most desirable opponents at Scrabble as they are both easy to beat and fun to cheat.

(1950 – ) writer & humorist

Here we have a game that combines the charm of a Pentagon briefing with the excitement of double-entry bookkeeping.

internet columnist

How come you never see a headline like 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?

(1950 – ) comedian & television host

All bridge hands are equally likely, but some are more equally likely than others.

Trust everybody, but cut the cards.

(1867 – 1936) author & humorist

Roulette: A wheel that seldom takes a turn for the bettor.

The game of life is always called on account of darkness.

David Gerrold (1944 – ) science fiction author

Please don’t ask me what the score is, I’m not even sure what the game is.

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist

I sold my memoirs of my love life to Parker Brothers – they’re going to make a game out of it.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

My problem with chess was that all my pieces wanted to end the game as soon as possible.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist

Bridge: A game in which a wife is always eager to do her husband’s bidding.

One should always play fairly when one has the winning cards.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet