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The purpose of argument is to change the nature of truth.

The purpose of argument is to change the nature of truth.

Frank Herbert
Purpose, Argument, Thrive
Frank Herbert (2008). “Children of Dune”, p.68, Penguin

Empires do not suffer emptiness of purpose at the time of their creation. It is when they have become established that aims are lost and replaced by vague ritual.

Frank Herbert
Suffering, Purpose, Empires
Frank Herbert (2008). “Dune Messiah”, p.49, Penguin

That is one of the Law's purposes, of course: to test the qualities of those who choose to employ it.

Frank Herbert
Law, Quality, Purpose
Frank Herbert (2002). “The Dosadi Experiment”, p.40, Macmillan

For now is my grief heavier than the sands of the seas, she thought. This world has emptied me of all but the oldest purpose: tomorrow's life.

Frank Herbert
Grief, Sea, Purpose
Frank Herbert (2003). “Dune”, p.183, Penguin

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