frank herbert

“ Try looking into that place where you dare not look! You'll find me there, staring out at you! ”

“ The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. ”

“ The vision of time is broad, but when you pass through it, time becomes a narrow door. ”

“ The gift of words is the gift of deception and illusion. ”

“ When religion and politics travel in the same cart, the riders believe nothing can stand in their way. Their movements become headlong faster and faster and faster. ”

“ Enemies strengthen you. Allies weaken. ”

“ Seek freedom and become captive of your desires. Seek discipline and find your liberty. ”

“ You don't write for success. That takes part of your attention away from the writing. If you're really doing it, that's all you're doing: writing. ”

“ The most important element of government, therefore, is the method of choosing leaders. ”

“ It is so shocking to find out how many people do not believe that they can learn, and how many more believe learning to be difficult. ”