Tag Archives: Frank Herbert

He Said That? 12/17/18

From Frank Herbert (1920–1986), American science fiction write, God Emperor of Dune (1981):

Most civilisation is based on cowardice. It’s so easy to civilize by teaching cowardice. You water down the standards which would lead to bravery. You restrain the will. You regulate the appetites. You fence in the horizons. You make a law for every movement. You deny the existence of chaos. You teach even the children to breathe slowly. You tame

He Said That? 11/23/18

From Frank Herbert (1920–1986), American science fiction writer best known for the novel Dune and its five sequels:

Belief can be manipulated. Only knowledge is dangerous.

He Said That? 9/12/17

From Frank Herbert (1920–1986), American science fiction writer, Heretics of Dune (1984):

Bureaucracy destroys initiative. There is little that bureaucrats hate more than innovation, especially innovation that produces better results than the old routines. Improvements always make those at the top of the heap look inept. Who enjoys appearing inept?

He Said That? 7/30/17

From Frank Herbert (1920–1986), American science fiction writer, Chapterhouse: Dune (1985):

Power attracts the corruptible. Suspect any who seek it