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Robert A. Heinlein Quotes: Correct morality can only be derived from what man is — not from what do-gooders and well-meaning aunt Nellies would like him to be.
         

Correct morality can only be derived from what man is — not from what do-gooders and well-meaning aunt Nellies would like him to be.


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