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Robert A. Heinlein Quotes - Page 16

Life is short, but the years are long.

"Methuselah's Children". Book by Robert A. Heinlein, 1958.

A man who marries at my age isn't taking a wife, he's indenturing a nurse.

Robert A. Heinlein (1987). “I Will Fear No Evil”, p.171, Penguin

Only a sadistic scoundrel-or a fool-tells the bald truth on social occasions.

Robert A. Heinlein (1987). “Time Enough for Love”, p.323, Penguin

The commonest weakness of our race is our ability to rationalize our most selfish purposes.

Robert A. Heinlein (2012). “The Star Beast”, p.190, Baen Publishing Enterprises

Boats and ships are female because they are beautiful, lovable, expensive and unpredictable.

"I Will Fear No Evil" by Robert A. Heinlein, Ace Books, (p. 452), 1987.

Responsibility cannot be shared.

Robert A. Heinlein (1987). “Time Enough for Love”, p.288, Penguin

A skunk is better company than a person who prides himself on being 'frank'.

Robert A. Heinlein (1987). “Time Enough for Love”, p.327, Penguin