A managed democracy is a wonderful thing... for the managers... and its greatest strength is a 'free press' when 'free' is defined as 'responsible' and the managers define what is 'irresponsible'.
Robert A. HeinleinI 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.
Robert A. HeinleinThere comes a time in the life of every human when he or she must decide to risk โhis life, his fortune and his sacred honorโ on an outcome dubious. Those who fail the challenge are merely overgrown children, can never be anything else.
Robert A. HeinleinMost people can't think, most of the remainder won't think, and the small fraction who do think mostly can't do it very well.
Robert A. Heinlein