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(1907—1988)

U.S. sci-fi writer

An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

(1907—1988)

U.S. sci-fi writer, in novel The Moon is a Harsh Mistress

Don't explain computers to laymen. Simpler to explain sex to virgins.

(1907—1988), Time Enough for Love

Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors and miss.

(1907—1988), US science-fiction novelist

Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.

(1896—1963)

U.S. baseball player

I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it.

(1872—1956)

U.S. author

Women's intuition is the result of millions of years of not thinking.

(March 1987)

It's not a sin not to be Irish, but it is a great shame.

Son, don't ever brag about poverty, and don't be ashamed of it. Just get rid of it as fast as you can.

The pessimist sees only the tunnel;

the optimist sees the light at the end of the tunnel;

the realist sees the tunnel and the light--and the next tunnel.

(1825—1895)

English scientist

Men are very queer animals--a mixture of horse-nervousness, ass-stubbornness, and camel-malice.