I see the beauty of Mike's attempt to devise an ideal ethic and applaud his recognition that such must start by junking the present sexual code and starting fresh. Most philosophers haven't the courage for this; they swallow the basics of the present code--monogamy, family pattern, continence, body taboos, conventional restrictions on intercourse, and so forth--then fiddle with details...even such piffle as discussing whether the female breast is an obscene sight! (p.365)
Robert A. HeinleinMoney problems can always be solved by a man not frightened by them.
Robert A. HeinleinTags: heinlein-finance-money
The people will take a certain amount of reform, then they want a rest. But the reforms stay.
Robert A. HeinleinWho is more real? Homer or Ulysses? Shakespeare or Hamlet? Burroughs or Tarzan?
Robert A. HeinleinMen are not potatoes!
Robert A. HeinleinNever tease an old dog; he might have one bite left.
Robert A. HeinleinTags: aging elderly seniors old-people
A motion to adjourn is always in order.
Robert A. HeinleinA managed democracy is a wonderful thing... for the managers... and its greatest strength is a 'free press' when 'free' is defined as 'responsible' and the managers define what is 'irresponsible'.
Robert A. HeinleinANYTHING will burn with enough gasoline and dynamite.
Robert A. HeinleinWork is not an end in itself; there must always be time enough for love.
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