Small souls who seek power over others first destroy the faith those others might have in themselves.
Frank HerbertAtrocity never balances or rectifies the past. Atrocity merely arms the future for more atrocity.
Frank HerbertPeace for any prolonged period of time is impossible. Humans have a natural thirst for chaos and war is the most readily available form of chaos.
Frank HerbertOne learns from books and example only that certain things can be done. Actual learning requires that you do those things.
Frank HerbertThe convoluted wording of legalisms grew up around the necessity to hide from ourselves the violence we intend toward each other. Between depriving a man of one hour from his life and depriving him of his life there exists only a difference of degree. You have done violence to him, consumed his energy.
Frank Herbert