“The aristocrat’s unspoken duty—to teach, and sometimes by horrible example.”
― God Emperor of Dune
― God Emperor of Dune
“Humans tried to develop intelligent machines as secondary reflex systems, turning over primary decisions to mechanical servants. Gradually, though, the creators did not leave enough to do for themselves; they began to feel alienated, dehumanized, and even manipulated. Eventually humans became little more than decisionless robots themselves, left without an understanding of their natural existence.”
― The Butlerian Jihad
― The Butlerian Jihad
“The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.”
― Dune
― Dune
“On humbleness. — To be humble to superiors is duty; to equals is courtesy; to inferiors is nobleness; and to all, safety!”
― Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living
― Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living
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