“Progress is made by lazy men looking for easier ways to do things.”

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

“All progress is made by a lazy person looking for an easier wayLazerous Long/Robert Heinlein”

“Faith strikes me as intellectual laziness.”

“Let's skip [Mobile Infantry] tradition for a moment. Can you think of anything sillier than being fired out of a spaceship with nothing but mayhem and sudden death at the other end? However, if someone must do this idiotic stunt, do you know a surer way to keep a man keyed up to the point where he is willing than by keeping him constantly reminded that the only good reason why men fight is a living, breathing reality?"In a mixed ship [men and women] the last thing a trooper hears before a drop (maybe the last word he ever hears) is a woman's voice, wishing him luck. If you don't think this is important you've probably resigned from the human race.”

“In terms of morals there is no such thing as ‘state.’ Just men. Individuals. Each responsible for his own acts.”

“Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.”