Some years ago, I heard a story about a Princess who lived in a galaxy long ago and far, far way. As the story was told to me, the Princess was known to have said something to the effect of: "the more you tighten your grip, the more slips through your fingers..."

To my mind, THAT very precious young lady was wise beyond her years...

Then I wonder, How is it even POSSIBLE to want slaves instead of patriotic citizen collaborators?

And, according to Frank Herbert, Duke Leto Atreides knew very well: "the only coin with which loyalty can be purchased is... loyalty..."

Some years ago, I heard a story about a Princess who lived in a galaxy long ago and far, far way. As the story was told to me, the Princess was known to have said something to the effect of: "the more you tighten your grip, the more slips through your fingers..."

To my mind, THAT very precious young lady was wise beyond her years...

How is it even POSSIBLE to want slaves instead of loyal citizen collaborators?

And, according to Frank Herbert, Duke Leto Atreides knew very well: "the only coin with which loyalty can be purchased is... loyalty..."

Some years ago, I heard a story about a Princess who lived in a galaxy long ago and far, far way. As the story was told to me, the Princess was known to have said something to the effect of: "the more you tighten your grip, the more slips through your fingers..."

To my mind, THAT very precious young lady was wise beyond her years...