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“In a mature society, 'civil servant' is semantically equal to 'civil master.'”

Quote by Robert A. Heinlein

Book:Time Enough for Love

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Time Enough for Love

Robert A. Heinlein's 'Time Enough for Love' is a science fiction novel that delves into complex themes such as the nature of love, the passage of time, and the evolution of humanity. The story follows Lazarus Long, a character who lives for centuries, and his experiences with various forms of love throughout his long life. more

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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

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“Sin is cruelty and injustice, all else is peccadillo. Oh, a sense of sin comes from violating the customs of your tribe. But breaking custom is not sin even when it feels so; sin is wronging another person.”

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“Anyone who clings to the historically untrue-and thoroughly immoral-doctrine that, 'violence never settles anything' I would advise to conjure the ghosts of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Duke of Wellington and let them debate it. The ghost of Hitler could referee, and the jury might well be the Dodo, the Great Auk and the Passenger Pigeon. Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor, and the contrary opinion is wishful thinking at its worst. Breeds that forget this basic truth have always paid for it with their lives and freedom.”

Source: Starship Troopers

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Book:Time Enough for Love

Source: Time Enough for Love