What did Robert A. Heinlein mean by: Never pick up a stray kitten . . . unless you’ve already made up your mind to be owned by it. Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA Copy
+ The brown monkey’s instinct to kill is correct; such men are dangerous to all monkey customs. Author, December 22, 2023December 28, 2024, Robert A. Heinlein, Danger, Instinct, Violence, 0 Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA
+ Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks. Author, December 22, 2023December 29, 2024, Robert A. Heinlein, Enjoyment, Indulgence, Moderation, 0 Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA
+ Like every living thing its prime characteristic is a blind, unreasoned instinct to survive. Author, December 22, 2023December 29, 2024, Robert A. Heinlein, Instinct, Life, Survival, 0 Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA
+ A zygote is a gamete’s way of producing more gametes. This may be the purpose of the universe. Author, December 22, 2023December 28, 2024, Robert A. Heinlein, Evolution, Existence, Reproduction, 0 Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA
+ My old man taught me two things: ‘Mind own business’ and ‘Always cut cards.’ Author, December 22, 2023December 28, 2024, Robert A. Heinlein, Caution, Independence, Wisdom, 0 Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA
+ I don’t see how an article of clothing can be indecent. A person, yes. Author, December 22, 2023December 28, 2024, Robert A. Heinlein, Clothing, Indecency, Perception, 0 Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA
+ Luck is a tag given by the mediocre to account for the accomplishments of genius. Author, December 22, 2023December 28, 2024, Robert A. Heinlein, Genius, Jealousy, Mediocrity, 0 Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA
+ Anything free costs twice as much in the long run or turns out worthless. Author, December 22, 2023December 28, 2024, Robert A. Heinlein, Consequences, Cost, Value, 0 Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA
Every hour in itself, as it respects us in particular, is the only one we can call our own. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
When a secret is revealed, it is the fault of the man who confided it. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
On the throne, one has many worries; and remorse is the one that weighs the least. Jean Racine Playwright · France
You forget that the fruits belong to all and that the land belongs to no one. Read explanation Jean-Jacques Rousseau Philosopher · Switzerland
