“`But what’s the good of this sort of ‘understanding,’ Dearri said, 'if it doesn’t result in practical, technological applications? Just word juggling, isn’t it?' 'You ask questions like a true profiteer,' Shevek said, and not a soul there knew he had insulted Dearri with the most contemptuous word in his vocabulary; indeed Dearri nodded a bit, accepting the compliment with satisfaction.”