

“Seems to be a deep instinct in human beings for making everything compulsory that isn't forbidden.”
― The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
― The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress

“Drop dead-but first get permit”
― The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
― The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress

“Certain types of loudmouthism should be a capital offense among decent people.”
― The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
― The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress

“I will accept any rules that you feel necessary to your freedom. I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.”
― The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
― The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress

“Nothing uses up alcohol faster than political argument.”
― The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
― The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
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