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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 because that is according to my principles.
Frank Herbert
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Frank Herbert
Age: 65 †
Born: 1920
Born: October 8
Died: 1986
Died: February 11
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Frank Patrick Herbert
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