There were the meaningless greetings the humans called "formalities": insincere inquiries into the state of health, nebulous benedictions and hopes for past well-being; all compensations for the lack of human Mediators.
Larry NivenThey used to teach us that evolution of intelligent beings wasn't possible," she said. "Societies protect their weaker members. Civilizations tend to make wheel chairs and spectacles and hearing aids as soon as they have the tools for them. When a society makes war, the men generally have to pass a fitness test before they're allowed, to risk their lives. I suppose it helps win the war." She smiled. "But it leaves precious little room for the survival of the fittest.
Larry NivenSpecies evolve to meet the environment. An intelligent species changes the environment to suit itself. As soon as a species becomes intelligent, it should stop evolving.
Larry NivenLouis suggested that the ship be called 'Lying Bastard'. For their own reasons, Teela and Speaker agreed. For his own reason, Nessus did not object.
Larry NivenThe luck of Teela Brown.
Larry NivenThe puppeteer unrolled completely. 'Did I hear you call me cute?
Larry NivenMusic had played suddenly through the cabin, complex and lovely, rich in minor tones, like the sad call of a sex-maddened computer. Nessus whistled.
Larry NivenOnce Louis Wu had sworn to live forever.
Larry NivenBut you've never even been as far as the Moon.
Larry NivenHopeless causes are the only ones worth fighting for. The fight for the taxpayer is the most hopeless of them all.
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