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God Emperor of Dune (1981)
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Caution is the path to mediocrity. Gliding, passionless mediocrity is all that most people think they can achieve.
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Beware of the truth, gentle Sister. Although much sought after, truth can be dangerous to the seeker. Myths and reassuring lies are much easier to find and believe. If you find a truth, even a temporary one, it can demand that you make painful changes. Conceal your truths within words. Natural ambiguity will protect you then.
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The truth always carries the ambiguity of the words used to express it.
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When I need to identify rebels, I look for men with principles
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They say they seek security and quiet, the condition they call peace. Even as they speak they create the seeds of turmoil and violence.
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Wealth is a tool of freedom. But the pursuit of wealth is the way to slavery.
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What do such machines really do? They increase the number of things we can do without thinking. Things we do without thinking-there's the real danger.
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Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.
William James
Frank Herbert
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October 8, 1920
Died:
February 11, 1986
(aged 65)
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