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== Litany against fear ==
The '''litany against fear''' is an incantation used by the Bene Gesserit throughout the series to focus their minds and calm themselves in times of peril.  The litany is as follows:
{{blockquote|<!-- The following is a direct quote from the 1965 novel ''Dune''. -->
I must not fear.<br>
Fear is the mind-killer.<br>
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.<br>
I will face my fear.<br>
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.<br>
And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path.<br>
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.<br>
Only I will remain.<ref name="Dune"/>
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Lady Jessica teaches it to her son Paul, who uses it in ''Dune'' when faced with Mohiam's test of his ability to withstand excruciating pain. The litany is shortened in [[David Lynch]]'s [[Dune (1984 film)|1984 film]].