Cards

I admire the serene assurance of those who have religious faith. It is wonderful to observe the calm confidence of a Christian with four aces.

—Mark Twain

The whole world is in revolt. Soon there will be only five Kings left—the King of England, the King of Spades, The King of Clubs, the King of Hearts, and the King of Diamonds.

—King Farouk of Egypt

He played the king as if afraid someone else would play the ace.

—John Mason Brown

Last night I stayed up late playing poker with Tarot cards. I got a full house and four people died.

—Steven Wright