Quotes by Frank Herbert
26 quotes by Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert, American Writer
Was born on 08 oct 1920. Died on 11 feb 1986, at 65 years old.
Origin country: United States
How often it is that the angry man rages denial of what his inner self is telling him.
Quote by Frank Herbert about self-control, man
It is a wise man that does know the contented man is never poor, whilst the discontented man is never rich.
Quote by Frank Herbert about man
It is shocking to find how many people do not believe they can learn, and how many more believe learning to be difficult. Muad'Dib knew that every experience carries its lesson.
Quote by Frank Herbert about teaching, experience, people
Religion often partakes of the myth of progress that shields us from the terrors of an uncertain future.
Quote by Frank Herbert about myth, progress, religion, future
Respect for the truth comes close to being the basis for all morality.
Quote by Frank Herbert about morality, respect, truth, being
Seek freedom and become captive of your desires. Seek discipline and find your liberty.
Quote by Frank Herbert about liberty
The beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not understand.
Quote by Frank Herbert about beginning, knowledge
The people I distrust most are those who want to improve our lives but have only one course of action.
Quote by Frank Herbert about action, people
The proximity of a desirable thing tempts one to overindulgence. On that path lies danger.
Quote by Frank Herbert about danger, things
The stakes in conflict do not change. Battle determines who will control the wealth or its equivalent.
Quote by Frank Herbert about conflict, wealth, change
There is no escape - we pay for the violence of our ancestors.
Quote by Frank Herbert about ancestors, violence
To attempt seeing Truth without knowing Falsehood. It is the attempt to see the Light without knowing the Darkness. It cannot be.
Quote by Frank Herbert about lie, light, truth
