Good governance never depends upon laws, but upon the personal qualities of those who govern. The machinery of government is always subordinate to the will of those who administer that machinery. The most important element of government, therefore, is the method of choosing leaders.
The mistakes (of leaders) are amplified by the numbers who follow them without question. Charismatic leaders tend to build up followings, power struc… - Frank Herbert
The mistakes (of leaders) are amplified by the numbers who follow them without question. Charismatic leaders tend to build up followings, power struc…
- Frank Herbert
Power attracts the corruptible. Suspect all who seek it ... We should grant power over our affairs only to those who are reluctant to hold it and the… - Frank Herbert
Power attracts the corruptible. Suspect all who seek it ... We should grant power over our affairs only to those who are reluctant to hold it and the…
When you think you know something: that is a most perfect barrier against learning. - Frank Herbert
When you think you know something: that is a most perfect barrier against learning.
The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience. - Frank Herbert
The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.
The undeserving maintain power by promoting hysteria. - Frank Herbert
The undeserving maintain power by promoting hysteria.
This wise man observed that wealth is a tool of freedom. But the pursuit of wealth is the way to slavery. - Frank Herbert
This wise man observed that wealth is a tool of freedom. But the pursuit of wealth is the way to slavery.
When I am weaker than you, I ask you for freedom because that is according to your principles; when I am stronger than you, I take away your freedom … - Frank Herbert
When I am weaker than you, I ask you for freedom because that is according to your principles; when I am stronger than you, I take away your freedom …
All governments suffer a recurring problem: Power attracts pathological personalities. - Frank Herbert
All governments suffer a recurring problem: Power attracts pathological personalities.
Always prepare secondary ways of dealing with problems. - Frank Herbert
Always prepare secondary ways of dealing with problems.
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