--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Yes, Boss?' Dorcas, the last twenty or…" description: "\"Yes, Boss?' Dorcas, the last twenty or thirty years I've been a worthless, no-good parasite.' She yawned again. 'Everybody knows that.' Nevermind the f..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/682/robert-a-heinlein-209_blow_yes-boss-dorcas-the-last-twenty-or-thirt_1530084.jpg" --- # Yes, Boss?' Dorcas, the last twenty or thirty years I've… ![“Yes, Boss?' Dorcas, the last twenty or thirty years I've been a worthless, no-good parasite.' She yawned again. 'Everybody knows that.' Nevermind the flattery. There comes a time in every man's life when he has to stop being sensible--a time to stand up and be counted--strike a blow for…” quote by Robert A. Heinlein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/682/robert-a-heinlein-209_blow_yes-boss-dorcas-the-last-twenty-or-thirt_1530084.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/682/robert-a-heinlein-209_blow_yes-boss-dorcas-the-last-twenty-or-thirt_1530084.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/682/robert-a-heinlein-209_blow_yes-boss-dorcas-the-last-twenty-or-thirt_1530084.jpg) > “Yes, Boss?' Dorcas, the last twenty or thirty years I've been a worthless, no-good parasite.' She yawned again. 'Everybody knows that.' Nevermind the flattery. There comes a time in every man's life when he has to stop being sensible--a time to stand up and be counted--strike a blow for liberty--smite the wicked.' Ummm...' So quit yawning, the time has come.' She glanced down. 'Maybe I had better get dressed.” [Robert A. Heinlein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robert-a-heinlein/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. At times, one must abandon complacency, act boldly for liberty, and confront evil. **In simple terms:** Stand up for freedom despite comfort. Key Takeaway Take decisive action for justice. Themes freedom courage rebellion Mood defiant inspirational Type political philosophical When to use this quote - social activism - personal moral choices - leadership Key Concepts political philosophy ethics Questions to Reflect On - When is it right to act impulsively? - What risks accompany fighting injustice? 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