A quote.

From an old proverb via Samuel Johnson by way of a Slate blogger.

“He who would bring home the wealth of the Indies must carry the wealth of the Indies with him.”

Getting more value with an OK hand and a great line.

Too many situations in poker play out exactly as they should. It cuts down on risk, sure. But is can also reduce profits. Here's a good example of a quick move to generate more value from a decent but not killer hand against a decent opponent.