In any case, the fear of subservience is quite imaginary.

Poor is the man whose future depends on the opinions and permission of others. Remember this, if you are afraid of criticism, you will die doing nothing!

No man [or woman] is free until he learns to do his own thinking and gains the courage to act on his own personal initiative.

You do not beg the sun for mercy. -Maud'dib's Travail from The Stilgar Commentary

You cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiative and independence.