A Quote by Robert A. Heinlein

The mind's ability to rationalize it's own shortcomings is unlimited; I am no exception.

Robert A. Heinlein

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Ability Am Exception Mind No Exception Own Rationalize Shortcomings Unlimited

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Robert A. Heinlein
American - Writer
July 7, 1907 - May 8, 1988

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