always expect the unexpected. That way when evil shit happens it won't be such a big surprise.
Moab Diechleer
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Grok
“I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.”
Mimi... he had an eclectic, but deep attitude. He is definitely worth a look.
Dear Bum...'Stranger in a Strange Land' is a good place to start. pub. 1961.. and he envisioned waterbeds, microwave ovens, Skype, a form of cruise control and so many other things. A Jules Verne type writer.
Sherry... you know that I KNOW that you know... good reads never die.
One of my best high school pals was a sci-fi addict. I'm sure he read everything Heinlein ever wrote. I never developed an appetite for sci-fi, or for reading much fiction generally. But I greatly admire those who write fiction well.
Heinlein's statement reflects the rebellious attitude of the 1960's. It arose in reaction to what was deemed the dull, smothering conformity of the 1940's and 1950's. Unfortunately, notions about excessive conformity and reaction to it became excessive themselves before things settled down.
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I love this quote. Heinlein had a good attitude!
I really should read some of his books.
he wrote some good sci fi. I read alot of him in the past.
Mimi... he had an eclectic, but deep attitude. He is definitely worth a look.
Dear Bum...'Stranger in a Strange Land' is a good place to start. pub. 1961.. and he envisioned waterbeds, microwave ovens, Skype, a form of cruise control and so many other things. A Jules Verne type writer.
Sherry... you know that I KNOW that you know... good reads never die.
I've never read anything by Heinlein, but that's a great quote.
Personal accountability. What a concept!
I don't think I've read anything by Heinlein either as I'e never cared that much for sci-fi. Yeah, weird I know. But I sure like the quote.
One of my best high school pals was a sci-fi addict. I'm sure he read everything Heinlein ever wrote. I never developed an appetite for sci-fi, or for reading much fiction generally. But I greatly admire those who write fiction well.
Heinlein's statement reflects the rebellious attitude of the 1960's. It arose in reaction to what was deemed the dull, smothering conformity of the 1940's and 1950's. Unfortunately, notions about excessive conformity and reaction to it became excessive themselves before things settled down.
Funny, I just put that book Stranger in a strange land in a display of staff picks. I picked it of course! :)
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