Quote by Frank Herbert

If you think of yourselves as helpless and ineffectual, it is certain that you will create a despotic government to be your master. The wise despot, therefore, maintains among his subjects a popular sense that they are helpless and ineffectual.

If you think of yourselves as helpless and ineffectual, it i

Summary

This quote suggests that if individuals perceive themselves as powerless and incapable, they are likely to create and accept a despotic government that will govern them. It further asserts that a wise and cunning leader would intentionally foster a belief of helplessness and ineffectiveness among the people they govern, as this mindset ensures their continued rule and control. Ultimately, the quote highlights the significance of individuals recognizing their own agency and potential impact in order to resist oppressive systems and maintain a semblance of power.

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Dictatorship

By Frank Herbert

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