The world according to Heinlein
Jul. 5th, 2005 01:12 amBold the ones you know you can do because you’ve done them, italicize the ones you think you could do with a reasonable amount of competence.
According to Robert A. Heinlein, 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 (note that competence isn't a requirement)
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
According to Robert A. Heinlein, 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 (note that competence isn't a requirement)
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