The most hopelessly stupid man is he who is not aware that he is wise. - Isaac Asimov

It was almost inevitable. Those who worked directly for the Squires were only too glad to identify themselves with the rulers and make up for their real inferiority by a tighter adherence to the rules of segregation, a harsh and haughty attitude toward their fellows.

I know. A fire eater must eat fire even if he has to kindle it himself. And you, Lee, have got to worry even if you must kill yourself to invent something to worry about.

Earth's population was still rising. Some day, with all that the Cities could do, the available calories per person would simply fall below basic subsistence level.