Demagogues are so easy to identify. They gesture a lot and speak with pulpit rhythms, using words that ring of religious fervour and god-fearing sincerity. Sincerity with nothing behind it takes so much practice. The practice can always be detected. Repetition. Great attempts to keep your attention on words.
Frank HerbertAnswers are a perilous grip on the universe. They can appear sensible yet explain nothing.
Frank HerbertWhat has mood to do with it? You fight when the necessity arisesโno matter the mood! Mood's a thing for cattle or making love or playing the baliset. It's not for fighting.
Frank HerbertHow often it is that the angry man rages denial of what his inner self is telling him.
Frank Herbert