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
should nationalism
Damnit! Nationalism should stop at the stratosphere!
blow men yawning
Yes, Boss?' Dorcas, the last twenty or thirty years I've been a worthless, no-good parasite.' She yawned again. 'Everybody knows that.' Nevermind the flattery. There comes a time in every man's life when he has to stop being sensible--a time to stand up and be counted--strike a blow for liberty--smite the wicked.' Ummm...' So quit yawning, the time has come.' She glanced down. 'Maybe I had better get dressed.
science differences fuzzy
The difference between science and the fuzzy subjects is that science requires reasoning while those other subjects merely require scholarship.
women gossip pieces
It's an indulgence to sit in a room and discuss your beliefs as if they were a juicy piece of gossip.
heart important attention
Jill: 'I don't pay attention to politics.' Ben: 'You should. It's barely less important than your own heart beat.' Jill: 'I don't pay attention to that, either.
time majority right-time
Was there ever a time when the majority was right?
children religion moral
Most gods have the morals of a spoiled child.
writing sells
Finish what you start. Keep submitting until it sells.
rude known
Have you ever known me to be rude to a lady?" "I have seen you be intentionally rude to a woman. I have never seen you be rude to a lady.
study faster found
If I had found out anything, it was that they could print it faster than I could study it.
orchids lovely looks
Have you ever noticed how much they look like orchids? lovely!
justice worry people
The way to find justice is to deal fairly with other people and not worry about how they deal with you.
moon lunch mistress
There ain't no such thing as a free lunch." A Libertarian Movement slogan - The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, 1907.
real cures
Do-gooding is like treating hemophilia - the real cure is to let hemophiliacs bleed to death...before they breed more hemophiliacs.