David D. Levine Quotes

Gambling is a wretched vice," Lady Corey replied with a sniff. "A snare for men of weak character.

And there you see the risk of automata," Fox replied. "They are all well and good as amusements, I grant you. But when they are built to perform the work of men, surely this must result in the atrophy of the mental processes they replace.

Though you sometimes strike me as incapable of improvement, I feel honor-bound to make the attempt.

Poor behavior reflects will upon one’s family and upon one’s station in life. Without family and station, one lacks influence. And without influence, little of consequence can be accomplished.

You are a most vexing young woman, you know." But his face bore a slight, whimsical smile.
"I know," she replied, feeling her own mouth curve into a matching expression.
He blew out a breath. "As your brother, I could forbid you to go. But you and I both know that, even if I did so, you would do whatever you wish regardless. I suppose I have no choice but to accede to your request.

I am a weak man, Cousin," he replied. "It was my weakness that led to my poverty, and brought me to Mars, and prompted me to steal that egg." He gave a rueful grin. "It would be inconsistent for me to display any strength of character now.

I do not pretend to understand how gears and levers can bring forth consciousness, sir, but it certainly appears that somehow they have.

How quickly expectations can change one’s behavior, she thought.

She was deeply concerned about Richardson’s abilities in this area. The man was plainly more interested in maintaining his own authority than he was in the actual running of the ship.