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Certainly the game is rigged. Don’t let that stop you; if you don’t bet you can’t win.
— Robert Heinlein • Time Enough for Love
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
Heinlein admits the odds may be unfair, then refuses to treat that as a reason to sit out. Not playing guarantees you win nothing. It's a nudge toward taking a chance, even when the game is stacked.
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