The quotations of

Frank Herbert

American writer

1920–1986

8 quotes, most often on Power.

The thing we must do intensely is be human together. People are more important than things.
“Introduction” to New World or No World (1970)
Ecology is a dirty seven-letter word to many people. They are like heavy sleepers refusing to be aroused. “Leave me alone! It’s not time to get up yet!”
“Introduction” to New World or No World (1970)
- Nature
By the time we awaken faintly to the awareness that we have been socially conditioned, we find ourselves so indoctrinated that it’s difficult, if not impossible, to break the old patterns.
“Science Fiction and a World in Crisis” in Science Fiction: Today and Tomorrow (1974) edited by Reginald Bretnor
- Change
- Thinking
It is not that power corrupts but that it is magnetic to the corruptible.
Chapterhouse Dune (1985)
- Power
No matter how finely you subdivide time and space, each tiny division contains infinity.
Dune Genesis (1980)
- Time
Don’t give over all of your critical faculties to people in power, no matter how admirable those people may appear to be.
Dune Genesis (1980)
- Leadership
- Power
When a wise man does not understand, he says: “I do not understand.” The fool and the uncultured are ashamed of their ignorance. They remain silent when a question could bring them wisdom.
The Godmakers (1972)
- Wisdom
I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain.
Dune (1965), the Bene Gesserit Litany Against Fear
- Courage
- Fear

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