Certainly the game is rigged. Don't let that stop you; if you don't bet, you can't win.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Heinlein acknowledges systems may be unfair but urges participation to have a chance at winning.
- In plain terms
- The game might be rigged, but you must play to win.
- What can you take from it?
- Play the game even if it seems unfair.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is it worth playing a rigged game?
- How do you spot a fair game?
Another view
Some games are so rigged that participation is futile.
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