Frank HerbertDeceit is a tool of statecraft, " Irulan agreed." There are limits to power, as those who put their hopes in a constitution always discover, " Paul said.
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Deceit is a tool of statecraft. It is used to gain power and it can be used to gain liberty. Deceit is the tool of the powerful who want to use their position to get what they want. Deceit works in politics, especially in politics that are dominated by one party that uses deceit to gain power. When the people find out that they’ve been lied to, they will not put their hopes in a constitution because they’ve learned that power is not enough.
Source: Dune Messiah
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