Heinlein's Rules for Writers Rule One: You Must Write Rule Two: Finish What Your Start Rule Three: You Must Refrain From Rewriting, Except to Editorial Order Rule Four: You Must Put Your Story on the Market Rule Five: You Must Keep it on the Market until it has Sold

Peace is an extension of war by political means. Plenty of elbow-room is pleasanter -- and much safer.

Long human words (the longer the better) were easy, unmistakable, and rarely changed their meanings . . . but short words were slippery, unpredictable, changing their meanings without any pattern.

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.

It's up to the artist to use language that can be understood, not hide it in some private code... obscurity is usually the refuge of incompetence.

The less respect an older person deserves the more certain he is to demand it from anyone younger.

Decency is not news; it is buried in the obituaries - but it is a force stronger than crime.