“[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.”
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Matilde Serao
Matilde Serao was an Italian journalist known for her profound insights into literary and social issues. Born on March 7, 1856, and passing away on July 25, 1927, Serao's work covered a wide range of topics, including politics, society, and literary criticism. Her distinctive writing style has had a lasting impact on later generations. more
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