"I take no offense. I'm certain early robotic prototypes were very crude, but innovation must start somewhere."

Daneel doesn't often use the word 'owner,' but he can't deny the accuracy of it, either.

"I did have a master, yes. Most recently, I was the property of Lady Gladia. Before that, I was with Dr. Fastolfe, who created me. At present, I seem to belong to no one."