You will be required to do wrong no matter where you go. It is the basic condition of life, to be required to violate your own identity. At some time, every creature which lives must do so. It is the ultimate shadow, the defeat of creation; this is the curse at work, the curse that feeds on all life. Everywhere in the universe.
~ Philip K. Dick, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
'You androids,' Rick said, 'don't exactly cover for each other in times of stress.'
Garland snapped, 'I think you're right; it would seem we lack a specific talent you humans possess. I believe it's called empathy.'
~ Philip K. Dick, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?