Robert A. Heinlein

One man’s ‘magic’ is another man’s engineering. ‘Supernatural’ is a null word.

Robert A. Heinlein

One man’s theology is another man’s belly laugh.

Robert A. Heinlein

Pacifism is a shifty doctrine under which a man accepts the benefits of the social group without being willing to pay; and claims a halo for his dishonesty.

Robert A. Heinlein

Pain is the basic mechanism built into us by millions of years of evolution which safeguards us by warning when something threatens our survival.

Robert A. Heinlein

People who are busy and happy don’t write diaries; they are too busy living.

Robert A. Heinlein

Politics is not evil; politics is the human race’s most magnificent achievement.

Robert A. Heinlein

Remember though, your best weapon is between your ears and under your scalp – provided it’s loaded.

Robert A. Heinlein

Revolution is an art that I pursue rather than a goal I expect to achieve. Nor is this a source of dismay; a lost cause can be as spiritually satisfying as a victory.

Robert A. Heinlein

She found as always that words on paper proved themselves; they were so beautifully true.

Robert A. Heinlein

Sin lies only in hurting others unnecessarily. All other ‘sins’ are invented nonsense.

Robert A. Heinlein