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Each does, however, tend to think of his own caste as something special, and, somehow, I suspect, as being perhaps a little bit preferable to the others. - (Fighting Slave of Gor, Chapter 16, Sentence #50)

It is, too, recognized that all, or most, of the castes perform necessary, commendable or useful functions. The leather worker, accordingly, does not spend much time envying the metal worker, or the metal worker the leather worker, or either the cloth worker, and so on. All need sandals and wallets, and clothes, and metal tools. Each does, however, tend to think of his own caste as something special, and, somehow, I suspect, as being perhaps a little bit preferable to the others. Most Goreans are quite content with their castes; this is probably a function of caste pride. I have little doubt but what the caste structure contributes considerably to the stability of Gorean society. Among other things it reduces competitive chaos, social and economic, and prevents the draining of intelligence and ambition into a small number of envied, prestigious occupations. - (Fighting Slave of Gor)