A few quotes from author Robert A. Heinlein. Many of Heinlein’s novels are stories of revolts against political oppression, and also showcase his strong belief in Individualism and Libertarianism.

“The price of freedom is the willingness to do sudden battle anywhere, any time and with utter recklessness.”

“An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.”

“The human race divides politically into those who want people to be controlled and those who have no such desire.”

“I would say that my position is not too far from that of Ayn Rand’s; that I would like to see government reduced to no more than internal police and courts, external armed forces - with the other matters handled otherwise. I’m sick of the way the government sticks its nose into everything, now.”

“Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors — and miss.”

“You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don’t ever count on having both at once.”

“I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.”

Borrowed from:
http://www.commonfolkusingcommonsense.com/2008/11/30/said-robert-a-heinlein/