Pacifism is a shifty doctrine under which a man accept the benefits of the social group without being willing to pay-and claims a halo for his dishonesty.

Robert A. Heinlein

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It's (Politics) rough and sometimes it's dirty and it's always hard work and tedious details. But it's the only sport for grownups.

Robert A. Heinlein

Tags: politics games



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Citizenship is an attitude, a state of mind, an emotional conviction that the whole is greater than the part...and that the part should be humbly proud to sacrifice itself that the whole may live.

Robert A. Heinlein


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Is this Paradise?'
'I can guarantee you that it isn't,' Jubal assured him. 'My taxes are due this week.

Robert A. Heinlein

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All those religions--they contradict each other on every point but every one of them is filled with ways to help people to be brave enough to laugh even though they know they are dying.

Robert A. Heinlein

Tags: bravery life-and-death contradictions religions



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You have to give an editor something to change, or he gets frustrated. After he pees in it himself, he likes the flavor much better, so he buys it.

Robert A. Heinlein

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God forbid that I should ever be a good influence on anybody.

Robert A. Heinlein

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Private,' he said firmly. 'Family matter. Go have a drink.'
'Whose family?'
'A death in yours, if you insist.

Robert A. Heinlein

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As for logic and internal consistency, these mundane rules do not apply to sacred writings and never have...

Robert A. Heinlein

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Customs, morals--is there a difference?

Robert A. Heinlein

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