Duke Leto Atreides quotes from Dune (2021)

Duke Leto Atreides

A great man doesn't seek to lead, he's called to it. And he answers. But if your answer is “no,” you’d still be the only thing I ever needed you to be – my son.

By the grace of Shaddam IV of House Corrino, ascendant to the Golden Lion Throne of Padishah Emperor of the Known Universe, I stand before you as Herald of the Change. We are witnessed by members of the Imperial Court, representatives of the Spacing Guild and a sister of the Bene Gesserit. The Emperor has spoken. "House Atreides shall immediately take control of Arrakis and serve as its steward." Do you accept?

Duke Leto Atreides

We are House Atreides. There is no call we do not answer. There is no faith that we betray. The Emperor asks us to bring peace to Arrakis. House Atreides accepts!

Paul Atreides

What if I'm not, Dad?

Duke Leto Atreides

Not what?

Paul Atreides

The future of House Atreides.

Duke Leto Atreides

I told my father I didn't want this either. I wanted to be a pilot.

Paul Atreides

You never told me that.

Duke Leto Atreides

Your grandfather said, "A great man doesn't seek to lead. He's called to it, and he answers." And if your answer is no, you'll still be the only thing I ever needed you to be. My son.

Duke Leto Atreides

What do they say about this hellhole again?

Gurney Halleck

"To shower, you scrub your ass with sand," my lord. That's what they say.

Sire, I failed you today. There's no excuse. You have my resignation.

Duke Leto Atreides

You would deprive us of your talents at this time?

Sire, my honor demands...

Duke Leto Atreides

They tried to take the life of my son! I don't give a damn about your honor. You want absolution? Go catch some spies.

Duke Leto Atreides

Where are they?

Sir, there's protocol for a reason. If we take one step out there, we're as good as dead. Besides, we're got a full load of spice. We can't just leave it...

Duke Leto Atreides

Damn the spice! I want every man off that crawler now!

Duke Leto Atreides

Dr. Kynes. You saw it. With your own eyes. It's plain to see. Everything they've left us is in shambles. We've been set up to fail.

Dr. Liet Kynes

That carryall was just old. The desert isn't kind to equipment.

Duke Leto Atreides

You know what will happen if I don't get spice production back on track.

Dr. Liet Kynes

I'm not here to take your part. Arrakis has seen men like you come and go. Take good care of your family. The desert's not kind to humans, either.

Duke Leto Atreides

Jessica. You gave me a son, and from the moment he was born, I never questioned you. I trusted you completely, even when you walked in shadows. Now I'm asking you this one thing. If anything happens, will you protect our son?

Lady Jessica Atreides

With my life.

Duke Leto Atreides

I'm not asking his mother, I'm asking the Bene Gesserit. Will you protect Paul?

Lady Jessica Atreides

Why are you having these thoughts? Leto, this is not you.

Duke Leto Atreides

I thought we had more time.