Quotes from work

Time Enough for Love

“Do not handicap your children by making their lives easy.”

“A generation which ignores history has no past —and no future.”

“Never attempt to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig.”

“Sin lies only in hurting other people unnecessarily. All other "sins" are invented nonsense. (Hurting yourself is not sinful -- just stupid.)”

“People who go broke in a big way never miss any meals. It is the poor jerk who is shy a half slug who must tighten his belt.”

“All men are created unequal.”

“It may be better to be a live jackal than a dead lion, but it is better still to be a live lion. And usually easier.”

“You live and learn. Or you don't live long.”

“Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done, and why. Then do it.”

“Courage is the complement of fear. A man who is fearless cannot be courageous. [He is also a fool. ]”

“A society that gets rid of all its troublemakers goes downhill.”

“If a thing's worth doing, it's worth overdoing. (Lazarus Long)”

“Work is not an end in itself; there must always be time enough for love.”

“Progress is made by lazy men looking for easier ways to do things.”

“Certainly the game is rigged. Don't let that stop you; if you don't bet you can't win.”

“Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.”

“Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.”

“A brute kills for pleasure. A fool kills from hate.”

“Delusions are often functional. A mother's opinions about her children's beauty, intelligence, goodness, et cetera ad nauseam, keep her from drowning them at birth.”