Frank Herbert's Dune

Reverend Mother Mohiam: How dare you turn your back on the centuries of our breeding programs? Lady Jessica: I'll pay for my mistakes. Reverend Mother Mohiam: And your son will pay it with you! We'll do what we can. He may be worth saving. But for the father, nothing.

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I am a Mentat. I trust logic and statistics, not mysticism and prophecy.

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In order for the Empire to survive, the spice must flow.

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Feyd: What about the other Great Houses? They're sure to protest. Baron Harkonnen: Perverting common wisdom, Nephew, is a mark of all great conspiracies.

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We are not like the Harkonnen. You will be treated here with respect.

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Paul Atreides: Well then, if you're right, this place is a trap. Duke Leto Atreides: Perhaps. But knowing there's a trap is the first step in evading it.

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