Blood Quote by Matilde Serao
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“[Gambling] is a perfidious passion. ... It is bad for one to win, and bad not to win. ... it ends by setting your blood on fire, and to increase your chances of winning at any cost, your stakes increase frightfully; the desire of winning gets to be a madness. The soul gets sick; it neither sees nor hears anything. No family ties, position, nor fortune, can stand against this passion.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Il Fuoco, Matilde Serao, 1900
Gambling consumes rational thought, turning desire into obsession that harms health and relationships.
In simple terms: Gambling destroys reason and relationships.
Key Takeaway
Avoid gambling; seek healthier passions.
Themes
addiction
risk
psychology
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
cautionary
warning
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- family life
- mental health
- risk management
Key Concepts
compulsion
selfdestruction
socialimpact
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you chase risky thrills?
- How can you replace gambling with constructive habits?
A Different Perspective
Gambling can provide temporary excitement that masks deeper issues.
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