The Best Duke Leto Atreides Quotes

Duke: Here I am, here I remain.

Duke: 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!

Duke: 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: With... my life.
Duke: I'm not asking his mother, I'm asking the Bene Gesserit. Will you protect Paul?
Lady: Why are you having these thoughts? Leto, this is not you.
Duke: I thought we had more time.

Duke: [to Paul] 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. I found my own way to it. Maybe you'll find yours.

Duke: Smile, Gurney.
Gurney: [blankly] I am smiling.

Duke: 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.
Liet: That carryall was just old. The desert isn't kind to equipment.
Duke: You know what will happen, if I don't get spice production back on track.
Liet: 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.

Paul: [From trailer] Dad, what if I'm not the future of House Atreides?
Duke: A great man doesn't seek to lead; he is called to it. But if your answer is no, you'd still be the only thing I ever needed you to be: my son.