Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Robert A. Heinlein Novelist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Jul 7, 1907
  • Died: May 8, 1988

Robert Anson Heinlein was an American science fiction writer. Often called the "dean of science fiction writers", he was one of the most influential and controversial authors of the genre in his time. He set a standard for scientific and engineering plausibility, and helped to raise the genre's standards of literary quality.

He was one of the first science fiction writers to break into mainstream magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post in the late 1940s. He was one of the best-selling science fiction novelists for many decades, and he, Isaac Asimov, and Arthur C. Clarke are often considered to be the "Big Three" of science fiction authors.

A notable writer of science fiction short stories, Heinlein was one of a group of writers who came to prominence under the editorship of John W. Campbell, Jr. in his Astounding Science Fiction magazine—though Heinlein denied that Campbell influenced his writing to any great degree.

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. men, pet & women

Never underestimate the power of human stupidity. power

I never learned from a man who agreed with me. learning

One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others. good & life

A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. jealousy

By cultivating the beautiful we scatter the seeds of heavenly flowers, as by doing good we cultivate those that belong to humanity. good

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once. freedom & peace

They didn't want it good, they wanted it Wednesday. good

The universe never did make sense I suspect it was built on government contract. government

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

An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life. good, life & society

Sex without love is merely healthy exercise. love

It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so. power & religion

May you live as long as you wish and love as long as you live. love

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 quotes from William Blake

32 quotes from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 sayings from Franz Grillparzer

6 sayings from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 other views from Storm Jameson

2 other views from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 quotes from Victor Hugo

73 quotes from Victor Hugo