Poker Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old poker quotes, poker sayings, and poker proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

Poker is a charismatic game. People who are larger than life play poker and make their living from playing games and hustling. James Altucher
Poker has such an element of competitivness that other games don't have. Chris Moneymaker
The key to no limit is to put a man to a decision for all his chips. Doyle Brunson
The great poker players, through lifelong discipline at the game, eventually attain a kind of Zen state, one which they are perfectly attuned to the rhythm of what is taking place in front of them. Larry Phillips
Death in the game of poker is part of the process, and the game cannot be mastered without including it. This concept must be fully accepted by the player. Larry Phillips
Unlike many games and sports, poker has a third factor: the cards. Larry Phillips
Poker is nothing more than a long, random, statistical game. Larry Phillips
While competing in poker is part of the game, it can be seen in a different way. It can be seen as acting that is, simply taking actions. Larry Phillips
Fighting through your emotions so that you can play with a cool head may be the single most difficult thing you'll ever have to do to become a winning poker player. Lou Krieger
All have the Buddha nature, but it cannot be seen when covered by passions. Trevor Leggett
A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man perfected without trials. Chinese Proverb
When wrath speaks, wisdom veils her face. Chinese Proverb
Where there is the egoity which says 'I,' the Buddha action does not appear. Trevor Leggett
Sages follow the rules of heaven; the wise obey the laws of earth; the intelligent follow precedent. Harm comes to the arrogant; calamity visits the proud. Zhuge Liang
You must learn to wait properly. Eugen Herrigel
The power of expression resides in gestures of the most sparing kind. Eugen Herrigel
It is all right to allow your eyes to express your will but never let them reveal your mind. Winston L. King
What discourages opponents from coming is the prospect of harm. Sun Tzu
The way of the wise man is to act and not compete. Zen Proverb
Poker players are often more comfortable talking about odds than percentages. Lou Krieger
Poker was played in Biblical times: Noah had a full house and Solomon held at least four queens. Evan Esar
The Englishman has all the qualities of a poker except its occasional warmth. Daniel O'Connell
Few players recall big pots they have won, stange as it seems, but every player can remember with remarkable accuracy the outstanding tough beats of his career. Mark Andrew Cochran
Poker is such a great game, in general, that even the weaker varieties of it are attractive. Mark Andrew Cochran
Those who play poker strictly for monetary gain have no problem with patience. Mark Andrew Cochran