Specialization is for insects... The race of man? He's a whole other creature.

The moral difference between a soldier and a civilian is that the soldier accepts personal responsibility for the safety of the body politic of which he is a member. The civilian does not.

I was not offended, my love. An insult is like a drink; it affects one only if accepted. And pride is too heavy baggage for my journey.

Once upon a time there was a Martian named Valentine Michael Smith.

There is no safety this side of the grave

A friend who offers help without asking for explanations is a treasure beyond price

If a thing's worth doing, it's worth overdoing. (Lazarus Long)