Frank Herbert

Science Fiction Writer

Frank Herbert was an American author best known for his science fiction masterpiece, Dune, which explores themes of power, ecology, and human potential.

Born
October 8, 1920
Died
February 11, 1986
Quotes
427
Rank
#444

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"The most terrifying things in the universe came from human minds."

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"Most of us choose our companions and surroundings to reflect ourselves."

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"The scarce water of Dune is an exact analog of oil scarcity. CHOAM is OPEC."

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"Then, as his planet killed him, it occurred to Kynes that his father and all the other scientists were wrong, that the most persistent principles of the universe were accident and error."

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"We accept too damned many things on the explanations of people who could have good reasons for lying."

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