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. HeinleinTag: pacifism
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. HeinleinCitizenship 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. HeinleinIs this Paradise?'
'I can guarantee you that it isn't,' Jubal assured him. 'My taxes are due this week.
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. HeinleinTag: bravery life-and-death contradictions religions
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. HeinleinGod forbid that I should ever be a good influence on anybody.
Robert A. HeinleinTag: good-influence
Private,' he said firmly. 'Family matter. Go have a drink.'
'Whose family?'
'A death in yours, if you insist.
Tag: threats
As for logic and internal consistency, these mundane rules do not apply to sacred writings and never have...
Robert A. HeinleinTag: religion consistency rules jubal
Customs, morals--is there a difference?
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