It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so. Robert A. Heinlein acquirecreedcult Change image and share on social
I never learned from a man who agreed with me. Robert A. Heinlein agreelearnman Change image and share on social
When any government, or any church for that matter, undertakes to say to its subjects, This you may not read, this you must not see, this you are forbidden to know, the end result is tyranny and oppression no matter how holy the motives. Robert A. Heinlein churchendforbid share on social
The universe never did make sense; I suspect it was built on government contract. Robert A. Heinlein buildcontractgovernment Change image and share on social
One man's 'magic' is another man's engineering. 'Supernatural' is a null word. Robert A. Heinlein engineermagicman Change image and share on social
I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do. I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do. Robert A. Heinlein breakfindfree share on social
Don't ever become a pessimist... a pessimist is correct oftener than an optimist, but an optimist has more fun, and neither can stop the march of events. Robert A. Heinlein correcteventfun Change image and share on social
One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others. Robert A. Heinlein fortunegenerousgood Change image and share on social
Everything is theoretically impossible, until it is done. Robert A. Heinlein impossibletheoretically Change image and share on social
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity. Robert A. Heinlein humanpowerstupidity Change image and share on social