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Frank Herbert quotes

American Writer October 8, 1920 – February 11, 1986

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Frank Herbert quote: "Absolute power does not corrupt absolutely, absolute power..."
Absolute power does not corrupt absolutely, absolute power attracts the corruptible. Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert quote: "Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind."
Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind. Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert quote: "Power attracts the corruptible. Suspect any who seek it."
Power attracts the corruptible. Suspect any who seek it. Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert quote: "Survival is the ability to swim in strange water."
Survival is the ability to swim in strange water. Frank Herbert
Are you already training my replacement? Piter demanded. "Replace you? Why, Piter, where could I find another Mentat with your cunning and venom?"The same place you found me, Baron."Perhaps I should at that," the Baron mused. "You do seem a bit unstable lately. And the spice you eat!"Are my pleasures too expensive, Baron? Do you object to them?"My dear Piter, your pleasures are what tie you to me. How could I object to that? Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert quote: "When I need to identify rebels, I look for men with principles"
When I need to identify rebels, I look for men with principles Frank Herbert
They were such seriously futile people that she found herself wanting to cry out against their ready-made justifications for pointless lives. Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert quote: "Wealth is a tool of freedom, but the pursuit of wealth is the..."
Wealth is a tool of freedom, but the pursuit of wealth is the way to slavery. Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert quote: "What is important for a leader is that which makes him a..."
What is important for a leader is that which makes him a leader. It is the needs of his people. Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert quote: "A ruler must learn to persuade and not to compel."
A ruler must learn to persuade and not to compel. Frank Herbert
Irreverence is a most necessary ingredient of religion. Not to speak of its importance in philosophy. Irreverence is the only way left to us for testing our universe. Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert quote: "When you imagine mistakes, there can be no self-defense."
When you imagine mistakes, there can be no self-defense. Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert quote: "The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to..."
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert quote: "Religion often partakes of the myth of progress that shields..."
Religion often partakes of the myth of progress that shields us from the terrors of an uncertain future. Frank Herbert
A voice hissed: "He sheds tears!"It was taken around the ring "Usal gives moisture to the dead!"He felt fingers touch his damp cheek, heard the awed whispers. Frank Herbert

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