The difference between science and the fuzzy subjects is that science requires reasoning while those other subjects merely require scholarship.

With eternity to draw on there could be no reason for hurrying - 'hurry' was not a concept in Martian.

Gratitude: An imaginary emotion that rewards an imaginary behavior, altruism. Both imaginaries are false faces for selfishness, which is a real and honest emotion.

Writing is not necessarily something to be ashamed of, but do it in private and wash your hands afterwards.

Another ingredient in a happy marriage: Budget the luxuries first!

Sex should be friendly. Otherwise stick to mechanical toys; it's more sanitary.

Fulfillment in life is loving a good woman and killing a bad man.