He was too much of a gambler not to accept his fate. With him, life was at best an uncertain game, and he recognized the usual percentage in favour of the dealer.
10 seconds sound clip from the The Outcasts of Poker Flat classic radio drama series episode.
You can hear this line at 00:04:53.420 in the radio play.
Quote context
[...]
- Well, gentlemen, perhaps you're better losers than I thought. Some of you.
- Tomorrow, it is, then. May I ask who'll be coming with me? I think you said some others.
- Uncle Billy, the Duchess, and Mother Shepton... Starting out under escort at dawn.
- Mr. Oakhurst received his sentence with philosophic calmness.
- Well, that's your way, and I guess you don't need anyone to show you.
- If you ride hard, you'll be in Sandy Bar before dark. The rest is up to you.
- Very hard ride for a lady. Ain't no ladies making the trip, but I know.
[...]