- Jonah: Ark II Log, entry 1441. We are now located in Area 32, sector 16. The people of this area are primarily cave dwellers. Their life is harsh and they're often cruel to each other. Our mission is to help them improve the quality of their lifes in any way we can.
- Martin: [Upon learning his son has a broken leg and will be unable to work] Then he must be cast out.
- Ruth: Cast out?
- Martin: That's the Rule.
- Ruth: You mean you throw people out because they're disabled or sick?
- Martin: Like the old, they're useless. When they can't contribute they must be cast out.
- Ruth: You're talking about human beings. People, not trash. Everyone has something to contribute to life.
- Martin: It's the only way we can survive.
- Ruth: But your son, he'll be well again.
- Martin: The Rule must be obeyed!
- Jonah: Ark II Log, entry 1442. We all learned an important rule today. Each of us - old and young alike - has a skill. Everyone can contribute to society in his own way. It is a rule we should all remember. Forget it, and man takes a giant step... backwards.