“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.”
– robert anson heinlein
(via indianbydesign)
Actually, a quote from the book “Long Enough for Love”, from the main character, “Lazarus Long”. One which made it into the “Notebooks”, published later on.
Thus, not “Robert A. Heinlein” but a character in one of his books.
Aug 11th, 2008 / 10:06 am
kind of a good point. But I still don’t want to butcher a hog :)
Aug 11th, 2008 / 4:17 pm
Thanks a bunch for stopping by Tina.
Aug 13th, 2008 / 10:39 am
Seeing this, reminded me of an article on Jacks of all trades. The author also included this quote as an opener.
It’s an interest read. Have a look.
http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/10/in-defense-of-the-jack-of-all-trades/
Jan 31st, 2011 / 12:12 am