A society that gets rid of all its troublemakers goes downhill. Robert A. Heinlein downhillridsociety Change image and share on social
For me, politeness is a sine qua non of civilization. Robert A. Heinlein civilizationpolitenesqua Change image and share on social
Theology is never any help; it is searching in a dark cellar at midnight for a black cat that isn't there. Theologians can persuade themselves of anything. Robert A. Heinlein blackcatcellar Change image and share on social
Political tags - such as royalist, communist, democrat, populist, fascist, liberal, conservative, and so forth - are never basic criteria. The human race divides politically into those who want people to be controlled and those who have no such desire. Robert A. Heinlein basiccommunistconservative share on social
I never learned from a man who agreed with me. Robert A. Heinlein agreelearnman 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
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
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity. Robert A. Heinlein humanpowerstupidity Change image and share on social
To be matter-of-fact about the world is to blunder into fantasy - and dull fantasy at that, as the real world is strange and wonderful. Robert A. Heinlein blunderdullfact Change image and share on social
