Sandworms of Dune (Dune Sequels Book 2)

by Brian Herbert

“You are concerned about a pebble in your shoe, while we seek to avoid the rockslide.

Weak minds are gullible. The weaker the thought processes, the more ridiculous the notions they will believe. Strong minds, like mine, can turn that to an advantage.

Humanity has many profound beliefs. Chief among them is the concept of Home.

Extremes invariably lead to disaster.

A test must be defined before it can be useful. What are the parameters? What is the accuracy? Too often a test does nothing more than analyze the tester herself.

Optimism may be the greatest weapon humanity possesses. Without it, we would never attempt the impossible, which—against all odds—occasionally succeeds.

Don’t our differences strengthen us rather than destroy us?”

There have always been many schools, many trains of thought. In proper balance, rivalry promotes strength and innovation—so long as we can avoid the acrimony of conflict and mutual destruction.”