Dune: The Lady of Caladan (The Caladan Trilogy Book 2)

by Brian Herbert

The danger posed by an enemy is directly proportional to the fear he instills. —Sardaukar battle training manual

To be a good leader it is necessary to informally—and constantly—assess the psychological well-being of all those around you. —Admonition from MUAD’DIB

Even trust is a commodity to be bought and sold. —Secret Noble Commonwealth communiqué

A man is composed of his memories, his history, his actions, and his reputation. —DUKE PAULUS ATREIDES, in a letter to his son

Knowledge is a commodity. Knowledge is a weapon. Knowledge is a threat. And we can never get enough of it. —CHOAM circular from Ur-Director MALINA ARU to Inner Circle of High-Echelon Directors

Life is never static, and each day brings fresh challenges. When facing a novel problem, simple courage may not suffice. On such occasions you must search within yourself for depths of courage you did not know you had. —LADY JESSICA, private journals

In order to achieve great things, one must first aspire, and that is where most people fall short. They have no spark to ignite the brilliant flame that leads to achievement. —COUNT HASIMIR FENRING, private conversations with Emperor Shaddam IV

Secrets, no matter how burdensome, should not be shared with friends. A secret can always turn on you. —LADY JESSICA, private notes

The word blood can have several meanings. It may imply violence or family ties. When speaking of family, however, more than one meaning may apply. —JAXSON ARU, private eulogy for his father

In this life, we make many acquaintances. We share time with them until economic, familial, or other circumstances push us apart. But a truly good friend does not move on when circumstances change. —LADY MARGOT FENRING, love letters

Every day as we go about our lives, an unknown awaits us, only moments away from revealing itself, for good or ill. We swim in a universe of unknowns. —LADY JESSICA, Wallach IX journals

When a life form knows it is dying, a remarkable phenomenon can occur. Some plants burst into glorious foliage and flowers, then wither and die. It is their final, satisfying moment of beauty in the ever-challenging life cycle. Animals can feel a final, frenetic energy. This is the way with humans as well, if they have the internal strength to accomplish it. —Scientific study from Old Earth, found in Bene Gesserit archives

When eyes are dazzled by the glare of bright, shiny things, they do not see the shadows underneath. —Bene Gesserit saying

I am who I am. I am what I do—not what I appear to be, as a show for others. —DUKE LETO ATREIDES, letters to his son

Measure the journey not in distance, but in the toll it takes on the heart. —Zensunni saying