"But theory and philosophy... they're something widespread. They last generations. People are still talking about what the Greeks started. But all those people who talk about it wouldn't be able to live day to day if it weren't for you." She looks a little embarrassed. This is getting close to fawning, really.

"I mean people like you. You handle the practical things so they can philosophize. You grow the food and fix the transportation -- you're important too."