Privateers Quotes

“She’s a social worker.” What else? Dan quipped to himself, thinking of the vast sea of unemployed and unemployable Californians. Half the state stood in welfare lines while the other half stood behind the desks ministering to them. Maybe they take turns at it, he thought, one week in line and one week running the system”
― Ben Bova, Privateers

“She’s a native Californian.” A mental picture of a lank-haired vegetarian who believed in astrology and the mystical benefits of cocaine flashed through Dan’s mind.”
― Ben Bova, Privateers