# Quote — Frank Herbert, Dune

> The natural destiny of power is fragmentation.

- Author: [Frank Herbert](https://www.leafyquotes.com/frank-herbert.md)
- Book: [Dune](https://www.leafyquotes.com/frank-herbert/dune.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/frank-herbert/dune/the-natural-destiny

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