Source: The Number of the Beast (1980), Chapter XVI : “—a maiden knight, eager to break a lance—”, p. 134
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The Number of the Beast
The Number of the Beast is a science fiction novel by American writer Robert A. Heinlein, published in 1980. The first edition featured a cover and interior illustrations by Richard M. Powers. Excerpts from the novel were serialized in the magazine Omni .
Source: The Number of the Beast (1980), Chapter XXXVIII : “—under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid—”, p. 377
Source: The Number of the Beast (1980), Chapter XXXI : “—the first ghosts ever to search for an obstetrician.”, p. 321
Source: The Number of the Beast (1980), Chapter XXVI : The Keys to the City, p. 249
“I am learning that we still have things to learn.”
Source: The Number of the Beast (1980), Chapter XIV : “Quit worrying and enjoy the ride.”, p. 128
Source: The Number of the Beast (1980), Chapter XXIX : “—we place no faith in princes.”, p. 290
“This Universe never did make sense; I suspect that it was built on government contract.”
Source: The Number of the Beast (1980), Chapter II : “This Universe never did make sense—”, p. 16
“I am forced to conclude that being right has little to do with holding a woman’s affections.”
Source: The Number of the Beast (1980), Chapter XXVI : The Keys to the City, p. 243
“‘Magic,’” I stated, “is a symbol for any process not understood.”
Source: The Number of the Beast (1980), Chapter XVII : The world wobbled—, p. 151
“It is better to be a lively frump than a stylish corpse.”
Source: The Number of the Beast (1980), Chapter XXIII : “The farce is over.”, p. 212
“Random numbers are to a computer what free will is to a human being.”
Source: The Number of the Beast (1980), Chapter XXI : —three seconds is a long time—, p. 180
