The second best thing about space travel is that the distances involved make war very difficult, usually impractical, and almost always unnecessary. This is probably a loss for most people, since war is our race's most popular diversion, one which gives purpose and color to dull and stupid lives. But it is a great boon to the intelligent man who fights only when he must-never for sport.


Time Enough for Love (ed. Penguin, 1987) - ISBN: 9781101503072

Robert A. Heinlein Quotes

The second best thing about space travel is that the distances involved make war very difficult, usually impractical, and almost always unnecessary....

The second best thing about space travel is that the distances involved make war very difficult, usually impractical, and almost always unnecessary....

The second best thing about space travel is that the distances involved make war very difficult, usually impractical, and almost always unnecessary....

The second best thing about space travel is that the distances involved make war very difficult, usually impractical, and almost always unnecessary....