"Perhaps so. However, to become complacent in existing knowledge results in stagnation. To not observe and test theories and suppositions would be to cease the search for truth and knowledge. Therefore I continue to examine my surroundings, in search of new information to contribute to my studies." That was pretty profound for him.

He shook his head. "Negative," he replied. "Although I may never comprehend human need for coupling in the way organics would, I wish to continue my development as an artificial intelligence. Perhaps one day I will find such a partner."