ORIGINAL ENGLISH PASSAGE
To attempt an understanding of Muad’Dib without understanding his mortal enemies, the Harkonnens, is to attempt seeing Truth without knowing Falsehood. It is the attempt to see the Light without knowing Darkness. It cannot be.
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The hero of imperial history cannot be explained alone. The text calls on readers to account for the enemies’ interests and perspective as well.
Dune Saga Collection ↗
Frank Herbert
Dune · Book I, Chapter 2
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