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I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.

I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.

Robert A. Heinlein
Inspirational, Freedom, Responsibility
"The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress" by Robert A. Heinlein, (Ch. 6), 1966.

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

Robert A. Heinlein
Love, Inspirational, Funny
"Time Enough for Love". Book by Robert A. Heinlein, 1973.

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

Robert A. Heinlein
Inspirational, Funny, Leadership
Time Enough for Love "Prelude II" (1973)

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

Robert A. Heinlein
Inspirational, Badass, Work
Time Enough for Love "Intermission" (1973)

Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.

Robert A. Heinlein
Inspirational, Excess, Flavor
Robert A. Heinlein (1987). “Time Enough for Love”, p.226, Penguin

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.

Robert A. Heinlein
Inspirational, Life, War
Robert A. Heinlein (2014). “Revolt in 2100”, p.124, Hachette UK

A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.

Robert A. Heinlein
Inspirational, Children, Chinese

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

Robert A. Heinlein
Inspirational, Mom, Mother
Robert A. Heinlein (2005). “Have Space Suit, Will Travel”, p.183, Simon and Schuster

Anything which is physically possible can always be made financially possible; money is a bugaboo of small minds.

Robert A. Heinlein
Inspirational, Engineering, Mind

Self awareness is NOT just a bunch of amino acids bumping together.

Robert A. Heinlein
Inspirational, Funny, Motivational
Robert A. Heinlein (1983). “Stranger in a Strange Land”, Berkley

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