human
Did you see that?
gpt
Yes,
human
Well, do you think our big men in Detroit are going to interest themselves in anything so dinky as a European war?... That's the attitude of mind that frightens me, Major. It's here; it's all about us. A big, ingrowing selfishness; the ability to squander and the will to squander.... Do you think those men give a tinker's dam about the United States or what happens to it so long as their ability to throw away thousands is left uninterfered with?
gpt
It's Gargantuan; the thing is so big that it almost wins itself dignity--this highflying of your city. I'm not sure it's so bad; it's more like boyishness.... There's nothing mean about it; it's big, and its bigness bespeaks big men. It's very American. No other nation could produce it.... No, Mr. Waite, I don't think this is the thing to worry us. There's something here, something tremendous, something of marvelous vitality--like an earthquake or Niagara. If it can be harnessed--put to use.
human
It will take a jar and a shock, the major said,
gpt
I will make arrangements for the test of your motor. It will have to be sent on to us. I'll write you where and when.
human
Stick to it, Mr. Waite. Work over it, study it, keep on as you've been going. You are doing a big thing, and your country will owe you its thanks.