1,085 Quotes by Robert A. Heinlein

A poet who reads his own verse in public may have other nasty habits.

It takes two to create a heaven, but hell can be accomplished by one.

Anyone can see a forest fire. Skill lies in sniffing the first smoke.

'Savage' describes a cultural condition, not a degree of intelligence.

Live and learn, or you don't live long.

It is impossible for anyone to be responsible for another person's behavior. The most you or any leader can do is to encourage each one to be responsible for himself.

The meek shall inherit the earth - a 6 foot plot above them.

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

The purpose of war is to support your government's decisions by force.