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

Robert A. Heinlein

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Robert A. Heinlein
Age: 80 †
Born: 1907
Born: July 7
Died: 1988
Died: May 8
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