Themes
You once asked me for advice. You want some now? Never give up a good thing.
— Jean Rasczak • Starship Troopers
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker recalls an earlier request for advice, asks whether advice is wanted now, and delivers a short maxim. The final instruction values keeping something good. Its bluntness makes the recommendation memorable, while leaving the particular thing and circumstances unstated.
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