Frank Herbert Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Frank Herbert quotes, Frank Herbert sayings, and Frank Herbert proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

Emotions are the curse of logic. Frank Herbert
Most deadly errors arise from obsolete assumptions. Frank Herbert
The truth always carries the ambiguity of the words used to express it. Frank Herbert
Ecology is often confused with environmentalism, while in fact, environmentalism often leaves out the fact that people, too, can be a legitimate part of an ecosystem. Frank Herbert
The highest function of ecology is the understanding of consequences. Frank Herbert
One of the best things to come out of the home computer revolution could be the general and widespread understanding of how severely limited logic really is. Frank Herbert
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 when you pass through it, time becomes a narrow door. Frank Herbert
The whole universe sat there, open to the man who could make the right decisions. Frank Herbert
There is not secret to balance. You just have to feel the waves. Frank Herbert
The most terrifying things in the universe came from human minds. Frank Herbert
Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind. Frank Herbert
Empires do not suffer emptiness of purpose at the time of their creation. It is when they have become established that aims are lost and replaced by vague ritual. Frank Herbert
Madness in method, that's genius. Frank Herbert
Knowing where the trap is—that's the first step in evading it. Frank Herbert
The most terrifying things in the universe came from human minds. Frank Herbert
Seek freedom and become captive of your desires. Seek discipline and find your liberty. Frank Herbert
One moment of incompetence can be fatal. Frank Herbert
The best contribution one can make to humanity is to improve oneself. Frank Herbert
Show me a completely smooth operation and I'll show you someone who's covering mistakes. Real boats rock. Frank Herbert
Those who would repeat the past must control the teaching of history. Frank Herbert
What the eyes had seen could not be erased. Frank Herbert
The future remains uncertain and so it should, for it is the canvas upon which we paint our desires. Thus always the human condition faces a beautifully empty canvas. We possess only this moment in which to dedicate ourselves continuously to the sacred presence which we share and create. Frank Herbert
A beginning is the time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct. Frank Herbert
When you take your stand along the maker's path, you must remain utterly still. You must think like a patch of sand. Hide beneath your cloak and become a little dune in your very essence. Frank Herbert
Belief can be manipulated. Only knowledge is dangerous. Frank Herbert
Caution is the path to mediocrity. Gliding, passionless mediocrity is all that most people think they can achieve. Frank Herbert
. You make a law for every movement. Frank Herbert
We had something few experience. We were joined in our strengths rather than in our weaknesses. Frank Herbert
Do actions agree with words? There's your measure of reliability. Never confine yourself to the words. Frank Herbert
Thinking you know something is a sure way to blind yourself. Frank Herbert