Philbert was lost. Likewise, he was frightened. That, in itself, was frightening, for Philbert was a robot and robots should have no emotions.

Philbert revolved that inside his brain case for many minutes, trying to figure it out. But there was no logic in it. (Clifford D. Simak)

Philbert was lost. Likewise, he was frightened. That, in itself, was frightening, for Philbert was a robot and robots should have no emotions. Philbert revolved that inside his brain case for many minutes, trying to figure it out. But there was no logic in it.

Clifford D. Simak

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