An engineer offered to haul some huge columns up to the Capitol at moderate expense by a simple mechanical contrivance, but Vespasian declined his services. “I must always ensure,” he said, “that the working classes earn enough money to buy themselves food.” Nevertheless, he paid the engineer a very handsome fee.
–from Suetonius’ Life of Vespasian
The elevators are automated, but many operators remain on the job, standing in the lobby pointing at open cars and saying “Next.” Automation is fine, but how many votes can an automatic elevator deliver?
–from Mike Royko’s Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago
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