How quickly expectations can change one’s behavior, she thought. - David D. Levine

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

It is a difficult question."
"All of the most interesting questions are difficult.

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.