[They] were simply fellow travelers on that long journey from dark to eternal darkness.  Some carried their burdens well, some did not.  And some carried very heavy burdens with gallantry and grace.  -Heinlein

For a [philosopher], there are no excuses.  He can never claim that “he didn’t know it was loaded,” or cite youth and inexperience as a reason to ask for mercy, or claim ignorance of the law, or any of the other many excuses by which a layman might show a touch less than moral perfection but still be saved.  –Heinlein

What did she do for you that I haven’t done and can’t do?  Does she have that famous left-handed thread?  Or what?  Name it.  Describe it.  I’ll either do it, or fake it, or send out for it.  Please dear.  -Heinlein

With patience and plenty of saliva the elephant deflowered the mosquito.  –Heinlein