If you would know a man, observe how he treats a cat. - Robert A. Heinlein

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If you would know a man, observe how he treats a cat.

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About Robert A. Heinlein

Robert Anson Heinlein (7 July 1907 – 8 May 1988) was one of the most popular, influential, and controversial authors of science fiction of the 20th Century.

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Pen Names: Anson MacDonald • Lyle Monroe • John Riverside • Caleb Saunders • Simon York
Birth Name: Robert Anson Heinlein
Alternative Names: Robert Heinlein
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