“Since every individual is accountable ultimately to the self, the formation of that self demands our utmost care and attention.”

“The singular multiplicity of this universe draws my deepest attention. It is a thing of ultimate beauty. Leto II”

“When you imagine mistakes, there can be no self-defense.”

“How often it is that the angry man rages denial of what his inner self is telling him.”

“Constitutions become the ultimate tyranny," Paul said. "They’re organized power on such a scale as to be overwhelming. The constitution is social power mobilized and it has no conscience. It can crush the highest and the lowest, removing all dignity and individuality. It has an unstable balance point and no limitations.”

“If I always behave with propriety, no matter what it costs me to suppress my own desires, then that is the measure of me. Such is the essence of self-control.”

“The flesh surrenders itself. Eternity takes back its own. Our bodies stirred these waters briefly, danced with a certain intoxication before the love of life and self, dealt with a few strange ideas, then submitted to the instruments of Time. What can we say of this? I occurred. I am not...yet, I occurred.”