Of all the nonsense that twists the world, the concept of 'altruism' is the worst. People do what they want to, every time. If it pains them to make a choice - if the choice looks like a 'sacrifice' - you can be sure that it is no nobler than the discomfort caused by greediness... the necessity of deciding between two things you want when you can't have both.

Social responsibility above the level of family, or at most of tribe, requires imagination-- devotion, loyalty, all the higher virtues -- which a man must develop himself; if he has them forced down him, he will vomit them out.

Being privileged to work hard for long hours at something you think is worth doing is the best kind of play.

Since when was an emotional argument won by logic?

Oh, you have to charge 'em, Jubal. The marks won't pay attention if it's free.

Specialization is for insects.

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