There is no escape - we pay for the violence of our ancestors.

Law is the ultimate science.

It is a wise man that does know the contented man is never poor, whilst the discontented man is never rich.

The singular multiplicity of this universe draws my deepest attention. It is a thing of ultimate beauty. Leto II

The writing of history is largely a process of diversion. Most historical accounts distract attention from the secret influences behind great events.

Think on it, Chani: the princess will have the name, yet she'll live as less than a concubine - never to know a moment of tenderness from the man to whom she's bound. While we, Chani, we who carry the name of concubine - history will call us wives.

The ferocity we show our foes must be tempered by the lesson we hope to teach.