“The Universe operates on a basic principle of economics: everything has its cost. We pay to create our future, we pay for the mistakes of the past. We pay for every change we make . . . and we pay just as dearly if we refuse to change.”
“The Universe operates on a basic principle of economics: everything has its cost. We pay to create our future, we pay for the mistakes of the past. We pay for every change we make . . . and we pay just as dearly if we refuse to change.”
Brian Herbert
“In 'Sidney's Comet,' thanks to all the consumerism, all the garbage had to be put in deep space, even though we're not supposed to litter the cosmos - that was an environmental message. Although it was funny, it had an important message.”
Brian Herbert“A winner has more skills than a loser," Vor said, "no matter how you define the competition.”
Brian Herbert, The Butlerian Jihad“But the Butlerians turn fear into violence and panic into a weapon. By creating imaginary problems and raising the specter of nonexistent enemies, they transform common people into a wild herd that destroys everything they do not understand.”
Brian Herbert, Sisterhood of Dune“In adverse circumstances, every creature becomes something else, evolving or devolving. What makes us human is that we know what we once were, and, let us hope, we remember how to change back.”
Brian Herbert, House Atreides“Simplicity is the most difficult of all concepts.”
Brian Herbert, House Corrino“The Universe operates on a basic principle of economics: everything has its cost. We pay to create our future, we pay for the mistakes of the past. We pay for every change we make . . . and we pay just as dearly if we refuse to change.”
Brian Herbert, House Harkonnen“As mortal humans we are born with a death sentence anyway, so what difference does a little poison make? Why not take a chance you will survive the ordeal and make something significant of your life?..." p330”
Brian Herbert, Sisterhood of Dune“With a smile of grim satisfaction, he bellowed his call. And the rebels surged forward in an act that would be remembered for ten thousand years.”
Brian Herbert, The Butlerian Jihad“Let pressure pass over and through you. That way you can't be harmed by it.”
Brian Herbert, House Atreides“It's so much more interesting to study a ... damaged world. I find it difficult to learn anything in a place that's too civilized.”
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