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“Why bet on a horse when you know it has a bad leg? Why play in a card game that you know is rigged and you have a bad hand? Having faith in God is one thing, but when you put it in a person make sure it's deserved. Life's about taking chances, but if you roll the dice on any relationship, roll…” quote by Eugene Nathaniel Butler
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“Why bet on a horse when you know it has a bad leg? Why play in a card game that you know is rigged and you have a bad hand? Having faith in God is one thing, but when you put it in a person make sure it's deserved. Life's about taking chances, but if you roll the dice on any relationship, roll them with better odds than always ending up with snake eyes.”

Eugene Nathaniel Butler

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Blind trust in unreliable people leads to predictable loss; choose partners with proven reliability.

In simple terms: Don't trust unproven people.

Key Takeaway

Vet trustworthiness before commitment.

Themes

trust relationships risk faith decisionmaking

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

advice warning

When to use this quote

  • business deals
  • romantic relationships
  • friendships
  • team projects

Key Concepts

probability betrayal faith evaluation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who truly deserves your trust?
  • How do you assess reliability?
A Different Perspective

Even with caution, outcomes can be unpredictable.

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