For example, in 'TANSTAAFL: a plan for a new economic world order.' (Dos Utt, Pierre (1949). The basic philosophy probably antedates Heinlein's use. One way or other, what you get, you pay for." On its own merits as a story, this book is okay but not great. Just remember to avoid giggling when thinking too deeply about the world background. Was reminding her that anything free costs twice as much in long run or turns out worthless." The Moon is a Harsh Mistress is one of those books that nearly everyone has read, and that's worth reading just so that you understand the references when they come up in conversation. "Oh, 'tanstaafl.' Means ~There ain't no such thing as a free lunch.' And isn't," I added, pointing to a FREE LUNCH sign across room, "or these drinks would cost half as much. "Gospodin," he said presently, "you used an odd word earlier-odd to me, I mean." An essential element in the basic Heinlein philosophy this is (as far as I know) the first appearance of this acronym.
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