Business Quote by Gerolamo Cardano
“To throw in a fair game at Hazards only three-spots, when something great is at stake, or some business is the hazard, is a natural occurrence and deserves to be so deemed; and even when they come up the same way for a second time if the throw be repeated. If the third and fourth plays are the same, surely there is occasion for suspicion on the part of a prudent man.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Ars Magna, 1545
Repeated identical outcomes in a game suggest possible manipulation, prompting caution.
In simple terms: Repeated results may indicate cheating.
Key Takeaway
Watch for patterns, stay vigilant.
Themes
trust
probability
ethics
risk
games
suspicion
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- gambling
- business decisions
- financial audits
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
statistics
game theory
human behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate chance from manipulation?
- When is suspicion justified?
A Different Perspective
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