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Frank Herbert quotes

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“The haughty do but build castle walls behind which they try to hide their doubts and fears.” Frank Herbert, Children of Dune
“the mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.” Frank Herbert, Dune
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.” Frank Herbert, Dune
“The wise man molds himself—the fool lives only to die.” Frank Herbert, Dune Messiah
“What is important for a leader is that which makes him a leader. It is the needs of his people.” Frank Herbert, Dune
“Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic.” Frank Herbert, Dune
“The gift of words is the gift of deception and illusion” Frank Herbert, Children of Dune
“Whether a thought is spoken or not it is a real thing and it has power” Frank Herbert, Dune
“Often I must speak otherwise than I think . . . This is called diplomacy.” Frank Herbert, Children of Dune
“The purpose of argument is to change the nature of truth.” Frank Herbert, Children of Dune

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