What did Robert A. Heinlein mean by: Sin lies only in hurting others unnecessarily. All other “sins” are invented nonsense. Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA Copy
+ The mind’s ability to rationalize it’s own shortcomings is unlimited; I am no exception. Author, December 22, 2023December 28, 2024, Robert A. Heinlein, Rationalization, Self-awareness, Shortcomings, 0 Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA
+ The hardest part of gaining any new idea is sweeping out the false idea occupying that niche. Author, December 22, 2023December 29, 2024, Robert A. Heinlein, Challenge, Growth, Innovation, 0 Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA
+ Certainly the game is rigged. Don’t let that stop you; if you don’t bet you can’t win. Author, December 22, 2023December 29, 2024, Robert A. Heinlein, Gambling, Injustice, Persistence, 0 Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA
+ Never worry about theory as long as the machinery does what it’s supposed to do. Author, December 22, 2023December 28, 2024, Robert A. Heinlein, Functionality, Performance, Practicality, 0 Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA
+ It takes two to create a heaven, but hell can be accomplished by one. Author, December 22, 2023December 28, 2024, Robert A. Heinlein, Balance, Individualism, Relationships, 0 Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA
+ Duty is a debt you owe to yourself to fulfill obligations you have assumed voluntarily. Author, December 22, 2023December 28, 2024, Robert A. Heinlein, Fulfillment, Responsibility, Self, 0 Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA
+ Anyone can see a forest fire. Skill lies in sniffing the first smoke. Author, December 22, 2023December 28, 2024, Robert A. Heinlein, Expertise, Perception, Proactivity, 0 Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA
+ My old man claimed that the more complicated the law the more opportunity for scoundrels. Author, December 22, 2023December 29, 2024, Robert A. Heinlein, Complexity, Law, Opportunism, 0 Robert A. Heinlein Science fiction author · USA
Appreciation of art is a moral erection, otherwise mere dilettantism. Read explanation Jean Cocteau Artist · France
How could economics not be behavioral? If it isn’t behavioral, what the hell is it? Read explanation Charlie Munger Business person
I believe that while art is always beyond morality, it is never above it. Read explanation Jennifer Stone Actress · USA
A party spirit betrays the greatest men to act as meanly as the vulgar herd. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
