“Being a mother is an attitude, not a biological relation.”

— Robert A. Heinlein, book Have Space Suit—Will Travel

Source: Have Space Suit—Will Travel (1958), Chapter 9

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Robert A. Heinlein557

American science fiction author 1907–1988

Sakshi Maharaj (1956) Indian politician

On the 2015 Dadri mob lynching, as quoted in " If someone insults our mother, we would rather die than tolerate it, warns BJP’s Sakshi Maharaj http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/cow-mother-country-are-alike-dont-insult-sakshi/", The Indian Express (7 October 2015)

“As a mother, I know that homosexuals cannot biologically reproduce children; therefore, they must recruit our children.”

Anita Bryant (1940) American singer

Source: Parting Glances: Oranges & lemons sliced http://www.pridesource.com/article.shtml?article=17348 (February 2, 2006).

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Even so, attitudes exist as the five ways of holding the long sword. However you hold the sword it must be in such a way that it is easy to cut the enemy well, in accordance with the situation, the place, and your relation to the enemy.”

Miyamoto Musashi (1584–1645) Japanese martial artist, writer, artist

Go Rin No Sho (1645), The Water Book

“A lot of the shows relate to interrelationships and attitudes, again, always trying to do it within the context of a very entertaining show.”

Jim Henson (1936–1990) American puppeteer

Henson on the motivation behind Fraggle Rock
Interview with Associated Press (1987)

“For me being an American is an attitude, a state of mind.”

Sebastian Gorka (1970) American politician

The War for America's Soul, ISBN 978-1-62157-940-3

“A completely new attitude will take place in relation to work. Through the power of sound, man will build and create the artefacts of his civilization and control his environment, relating it to his real needs.”

Benjamin Creme (1922–2016) artist, author, esotericist

The Reappearance of the Christ and the Masters of Wisdom (1980)

“I am friendly with all the players of badminton but on court our attitude change as we prefer not to lose because of these relations.”

Sania Nehwal (1990) Indian badminton player

"Saina Nehwal Interview: 'The Last Year Has Been The Toughest Time Of My Life'" in The Huffington Post https://www.huffpost.com/archive/in/entry/saina-nehwal-_n_7246612 (23 May 2015)