Fear Quotes in Dune

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

"The eye that looks ahead to the safe course is closed forever," Paul said. "The Guild is crippled. Humans become little isolated clusters on their isolated planets. You know, I might do this thing out of pure spite… or out of ennui." (48.159)

Paul's ultimate victory comes not because of his ultimate weapon—the spice—but from the fact that he can instill fear in his opponents. Fear of Paul's ultimate weapon becomes the ultimate weapon. You just don't mess with Paul Atreides.