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Never appeal to a man's 'better nature.' He may not have one. Invoking his self-interest gives you more leverage.

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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