Anything outside yourself, this you can see and apply your logic to it. But it's a human trait that when we encounter personal problems, these things most deeply personal are the most difficult to bring out for our logic to scan. We tend to flounder around, blaming everything but the actual, deep-seated thing that's really chewing on us.

Balance is what distinguishs a people from a mob.

The purpose of argument is to change the nature of truth.

Killing with the point lacks artistry, but don't let that hold your hand when the opening presents itself.

When your opponent fears you, then's the moment when you give the fear its own rein, give it the time to work on him. Let it become terror. The terrified man fights himself. Eventually, he attacks in desperation. That is the most dangerous moment, but the terrified man can be trusted usually to make a fatal mistake. You are being trained here to detect these mistakes and use them.

We Bene Gesserit sift people to find the humans.

It was mostly sweet," he whispered, "and you were the sweetest of all.