Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Robert A. Heinlein

Quote by Robert A. Heinlein

Author

Robert A. Heinlein
Robert A. Heinlein

Robert A. Heinlein was an American science fiction writer, hailed as a master in the field of science fiction. His works have had a profound impact on the development of science fiction literature, with classics such as 'Starship Troopers' and 'The Time Machine'. more

You May Also Like

“A shaft of sunlight at the end of a dark afternoon, a note of music, and the way the back of a baby’s neck smells if it’s mother keeps it tidy,” answered Henry. “Correct,” said Stuart. “Those are the important things. You forgot one thing, though. Mary Bendix, what did Henry Rackmeyer forget?” “He forgot ice cream with chocolate sauce on it,” said Mary quickly.”

IfsWaySaidImportantEndsMotherDarkForgetOne ThingBabyImportant ThingsNotesSmellIceNecksChocolateAfternoonMarySunlightCreamIce CreamSauceTidy
Author:E. B. White
Create image

“We, Equality 7-2521, were not happy in those year in the Home of the Students. It was not that the learning was too hard for us. It was that the learning was too easy. This is a great sin, to be born with a head which is too quick. It is not good to be different from our brothers, but it is evil to be superior to them. The Teachers told us so, and they frowned when they looked at us.”

YearsDifferentHardHomeEvilEasyBornSinTeacherStudentsBrotherSuperiorsNot Happy
Book:Ayn Rand Reader
Create image