I mean that it is an easy matter for him to instil into a capable general, say, the emotion of utter loyalty to the Mule and complete belief in the M… - Isaac Asimov

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I mean that it is an easy matter for him to instil into a capable general, say, the emotion of utter loyalty to the Mule and complete belief in the Mule's victory. His generals are emotionally controlled. They can not betray him; they can not weaken – and the control is permanent. His most capable enemies become his most faithful subordinates. The warlord of Kalgan surrenders his planet and becomes his viceroy for the Foundation.

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About Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov (c. 2 January 1920 – 6 April 1992) was a Russian-born American biochemist who was a prolific writer of both fiction and non-fiction, his works include the Foundation series and I, Robot.

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Alternative Names: Isaak Osimov • Paul French • Asimov • Isaak Ozimov • Itzhak Ozimov
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