Quotes by Frank Herbert
26 quotes by Frank Herbert



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