Robert A. Heinlein
Robert A. Heinlein
Robert Anson Heinleinwas an American science-fiction writer. Often called the "dean of science fiction writers", he was an influential and controversial author of the genre in his time...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWriter
Date of Birth7 July 1907
CountryUnited States of America
tribes injustice sin
Sin is cruelty and injustice, all else is peccadillo. Oh, a sense of sin comes from violating the customs of your tribe. But breaking custom is not sin even when it feels so; sin is wronging another person.
roots self deception
If tempted by something that feels 'altruistic,' examine your motives and root out that self-deception. Then, if you still want to do it, wallow in it!
dog might tease
Never tease an old dog; he might have one bite left.
prohibition
Every general prohibition creates its bootleggers.
stupidity legislation
Stupidity cannot be cured with money, or through education, or by legislation.
astrology intellectual feels
A touchstone to determine the actual worth of an "intellectual" - find out how he feels about astrology.
earth orbit solar-system
Once you get to earth orbit, you're halfway to anywhere in the solar system.
luxury ingredients firsts
Another ingredient in a happy marriage: Budget the luxuries first!
men aunt morality
Correct morality can only be derived from what man is — not from what do-gooders and well-meaning aunt Nellies would like him to be.
rights natural humans
A human being has no natural rights of any nature.
men style
It's a man's business to be what he is, and to be it in style.
life-and-love winning games
Certainly the game is rigged. Don't let that stop you; if you don't bet you can't win.
daughter men use
A little more money won't do you any good - because daughters can use up ten percent more than a man can make in any normal occupation, regardless of the amount.
tolerance different moral
In a society in which it is a moral offense to be different from your neighbor your only escape is to never let them find out.