Think On It, Chani: The Princess Will

If All Those Around You Believe Some Particular Thing, You Will Soon Be Tempted To Share In That Belief.

That Is One Of The Law's Purposes, Of Course: To Test The Qualities Of Those Who Choose To Employ It.

Prophecy And Prescience - How Can They Be Put To The Test In The Face Of Unanswered Questions? Consider: How Much Is Actual Prediction And How Much Is The Prophet Shaping The Future To Fit The Prophecy? What Are The Harmonics Inherent In The Act Of Prophecy? Does The Prophet See The Future Or Does He See A Line Of Weakness, A Fault Or Cleavage That He May Shatter With Words Or Decisions As A Diamond-cutter Shatters His Gem With A Blow Of The Knife?

Religion, Too, Is A Weapon. What Manner Of Weapon Is Religion When It Becomes The Government?

He Who Controls The Spice Controls The Universe.