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Frank Herbert Quotes

Frank Herbert quotes about change

American Writer October 8, 1920 – February 11, 1986

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A sophisticated human can become primitive. What this really means is that the human's way of life changes. Old values change, become linked to the landscape with it's plants and animals. This new existence requires a working knowledge of those multiplex and cross-linked events usually referred to as Nature. It requires a measure of respect for the inertial power within such natural systems. When a human gains this knowledge and respect, that is called "being primitive". The converse, of... Frank Herbert
Beware of the truth, gentle Sister. Although much sought after, truth can be dangerous to the seeker. Myths and reassuring lies are much easier to find and believe. If you find a truth, even a temporary one, it can demand that you make painful changes. Conceal your truths within words. Natural ambiguity will protect you then. Frank Herbert
In all of my universe I have seen no law of nature, unchanging and inexorable. This universe presents only changing relationships which are somtimes seen as laws by short-lived awareness. These fleshy sensoria which we call self are ephemera withering in the blaze of infinity, fleetingly aware of temporary conditions which confine our activities and change as our activities change. If you must label the absolute, use its proper name: Temporary. Frank Herbert
Maud’Dib could indeed, see the Future, but you must understand the limits of this power. Think of sight. You have eyes, yet cannot see without light. If you are on the floor of a valley, you cannot see beyond the valley. Just so, Maud’Dib could not always choose to look across the mysterious terrain. He tells us that a single obscure decision of prophecy, perhaps the choice of one word over another, could change the entire aspect of the future. He tells us “The vision of time is broad, but... Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert quote: "The purpose of argument is to change the nature of truth."
The purpose of argument is to change the nature of truth. Frank Herbert
Dangers lurk in all systems. Systems incorporate the unexamined beliefs of their creators. Adopt a system, accept its beliefs, and you help strengthen the resistance to change Frank Herbert
All of history is a malleable instrument in my hands. Ohhh, I have accumulated all of these pasts and I possess every fact—yet the facts are mine to use as I will and, even using them truthfully, I change them. Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert quote: "Without change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom..."
Without change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken. Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert quote: "The past may show the right way to behave if you live in the..."
The past may show the right way to behave if you live in the past, Stil, but circumstances change. Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert quote: "The stakes in conflict do not change. Battle determines who..."
The stakes in conflict do not change. Battle determines who will control the wealth or its equivalent. Frank Herbert

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