Robert A. Heinlein: Trending quotes (page 8)

“To permit irresponsible authority is to sell disaster.”

“Thou art god, I am god. All that groks is god.”

“A poet who reads his verse in public may have other nasty habits.”

“Never tease an old dog; he might have one bite left.”

“Sense is never common.”

“Taxes are not levied for the benefit of the taxed.”

“Nothing uses up alcohol faster than political argument.”

“Faith strikes me as intellectual laziness.”

“Logic is a way of saying that anything which didn't happen yesterday won't happen tomorrow.”

“No statement should be believed because it is made by an authority.”

“Government! Three fourths parasitic and the other fourth Stupid fumbling.”

“Don't ever become a pessimist, Ira; a pessimist is correct oftener than an optimist, but an optimist has more fun--and neither can stop the march of events.”

“Listen, son—most women are damn fools and children. But they’ve got more range than we’ve got. The brave ones are braver, the good ones are better—and the vile ones are viler.”

“There is no conclusive evidence of life after death. But there is no evidence of any sort against it. Soon enough you will know.”

“Women are amazing creatures-sweet, soft, gentle, and far more savage than we are.”

“Being sorry won't get you into heaven. Get happy, son. Get that old spring into your step and stay on your toes.”

“ANYTHING will burn with enough gasoline and dynamite.”

“Budget the luxuries first.”

“I grok in fullness.”