Some trees flourish, others die. Some cattle grow strong, others are taken by wolves. Some men are born rich enough and dumb enough to enjoy their lives. Ain't nothing fair.
— John Marston · Red Dead Redemption (2010)
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What it means
Our interpretation.
Marston compares uneven fortunes across nature and human life without pretending they add up to justice. The plain examples make inequality sound ordinary and unavoidable. His conclusion expresses a hard-earned outlook rather than a promise that effort will make every outcome fair.
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- GamesRadar+Quotation list entry for Red Dead Redemption: John Marston. Literal wording and qualified fictional or written credit; original English edition identified in context.Reference checked
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