The Defenders

“People who work together don’t need diplomats.

If this tiny amalgam of former enemies was a good example, it wouldn’t be too long before he and Mary and the rest of humanity would be living on the surface like rational human beings instead of blindly hating moles.

The leady regarded the three men calmly.

The Russians halted and they faced each other with raw hostility.

The work was done with efficiency, but without hurry or excitement.

Much time and effort are devoted to it.”

We are very careful to see that each part fits in with all the other parts

“It is necessary for this hatred within the culture to be directed outward, toward an external group, so that the culture itself may survive its crisis

They emerged into a bewildering scene of activity.

Moss braced his shoulders. “We’re certain that we’ve forced their hand. We’ve brought the issue to a head.”