(?)
Quotes are added by the Goodreads community and are not verified by Goodreads. (Learn more)
Frank Herbert

“There exists a limit to the force even the most powerful may apply without destroying themselves. Judging this limit is the true artistry of government. Misuse of power is the fatal sin. The law cannot be a tool of vengeance, never a hostage, nor a fortification against the martyrs it has created. You cannot threaten any individual and escape the consequences.”

Frank Herbert, Dune Messiah
Read more quotes from Frank Herbert


Share this quote:
Share on Twitter

Friends Who Liked This Quote

To see what your friends thought of this quote, please sign up!


This Quote Is From

Dune Messiah (Dune #2) Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert
385,849 ratings, average rating, 24,487 reviews
Open Preview

Browse By Tag