Clock Quote of the Day

Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something.

Robert Heinlein

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I like early Heinlein! He always railed against shamans too, so that's good, but then he got a little wierd as he got older. The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress is still a good read.