Robert A. Heinlein Quotes
The average bloke . . . hates and fears all freedom, not only for others but for himself, and stamps it out wherever possible.
Heinlein, Robert A. Stranger in a Strange Land. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1961.
Describing the proposed U. S. Constitution:
The Fascists almost fulfilled Spengler’s prediction.
Her organization does survey research throughout the world. The “freedom” to conduct a survey does not exist in many if not most of the nations around the world. Even a democratic country like India requires government approval to conduct a survey.
James was a Catholic King and did not like Protestants but positively detested Puritans. He made good his and “harried them out of the land” much to the benefit of the American colonies to which they immigrated and the detriment of England. Many of the immigrants to America came for the religious freedom, but in the early days, no sooner did they arrive and become the majority, than they began to discriminate against other religions.
Robert Anson Heinlein was an American science fiction author, aeronautical engineer, and naval officer. Sometimes called the "dean of science fiction writers", he was among the first to emphasize scientific accuracy in his fiction, and was thus a pioneer of the subgenre of hard science fiction. His published works, both fiction and non-fiction, express admiration for competence and emphasize the value of critical thinking. His work continues to have an influence on the science-fiction genre, and on modern culture more generally.
