Robert A. Heinlein Quotes
Never insult anyone by accident.
Heinlein, Robert A. Time Enough for Love. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1973.
For Tamil Indians the Tirukkural is sacred scripture. There is no archeological evidence of his existence—only his literature. The date therefore is very uncertain and might be as early as the 8th century BC or as late as the 2nd century BC.
This was the general characteristics expected of men who were gentlemen—the politicians, scholars, military officers—the upper and upper middle classes. This behavior was almost an ethical obligation in Britain at the time. There have been times where the members of Congress behaved with this comity, but by the end of the 20th century such notions of behavior almost seemed quaint.
Robert Anson Heinlein was an American science fiction author, aeronautical engineer, and naval officer. Sometimes called the "dean of science fiction writers", he was among the first to emphasize scientific accuracy in his fiction, and was thus a pioneer of the subgenre of hard science fiction. His published works, both fiction and non-fiction, express admiration for competence and emphasize the value of critical thinking. His work continues to have an influence on the science-fiction genre, and on modern culture more generally.
