There is an old, old story about a theologian who was asked to reconcile the Doctrine of Divine Mercy with the doctrine of infant damnation. 'The Almighty,' he explained, 'finds it necessary to do things in His official and public capacity which in His private and personal capacity He deplores.
Robert A. HeinleinThere is solemn satisfaction in doing the best you can for eight billion people. Perhaps their lives have no cosmic significance, but they have feelings. They can hurt.
Robert A. HeinleinThen I glanced at the ring on my finger. The Snake That Eats Its Own Tail, Forever and Ever. I know where I came fromโbut where did all you zombies come from? I felt a headache coming on, but a headache powder is one thing I do not take. I did onceโand you all went away. So I crawled into bed and whistled out the light. You arenโt really there at all. There isnโt anybody but meโJaneโhere alone in the dark. I miss you dreadfully!
Robert A. HeinleinAnything which is physically possible can always be made financially possible; money is a bugaboo of small minds.
Robert A. Heinlein