Let them all come,' said the Commdor, expansively. 'A symbolic friendly union of our nations. It will give us a chance for further friendly discussion. But one thing.' his face lengthened and grew stern, 'none of your religion. Don't think that all this is an entering wedge for the missionaries.'

'Commdor,' said Mallow, dryly, 'I give you my word that religion would cut my profits.

Auteur: Isaac Asimov