I wish I was a Bene Gesserit.
"I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that
brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me
and through me.
And when it has gone past I
will turn the inner eye to see it's
path.
Where the fear has gone there
will be
nothing.
Only I will remain.
-The Litany Against Fear
"Dune"
Frank Herbert
I like this little litany a lot. I think it sort of sums up the proper attitude towards life. Why be afraid? What's the worst that could happen, death? ennui? maiming? Hell, life's too short to be scared.
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This is one of my most favorite books ever. The litany has gotten me through many a test.
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