Dune Quotes

“Suspicions have a way of becoming “facts,” even if they have no basis in truth.”
― Brian Herbert, Dune: The Duke of Caladan

“Truth belongs to those who control that perspective.”
― Brian Herbert, Dune: The Duke of Caladan

“Even a Duke or an Emperor cannot always control the universe, young Master. It is best to be prepared for that eventuality.”
― Brian Herbert, Dune: The Duke of Caladan

“The best leaders assemble information and take actions that lead to political stability. The worst leaders dissemble information and generate chaos. —A lesson from Imperial history”
― Brian Herbert, Dune: The Duke of Caladan

“Historically, great progress comes about through bold visions. Only weak leaders make decisions based upon the phrase “Thus it has always been done.” —JAXSON ARU, Justifications for the Noble Commonwealth, widely distributed leaflet”
― Brian Herbert, Dune: The Duke of Caladan

“The difference between delirium and insight is only a matter of perspective. —DR. WELLINGTON YUEH, private medical journals”
― Brian Herbert, Dune: The Duke of Caladan

“When you listen to the voices of power, do not heed only the loudest. Those that whisper may yield greater knowledge. —Bene Gesserit training manual, Studies in Influence”
― Brian Herbert, Dune: The Duke of Caladan

“The most insidious enemy is one that resides in your own household. And not all such enemies have a human face. —DUKE PAULUS ATREIDES, “Counsel to Future Dukes”
― Brian Herbert, Dune: The Duke of Caladan

“Suspicions have a way of becoming “facts,” even if they have no basis in truth. —PRINCESS IRULAN, The Book of Muad’Dib”
― Brian Herbert, Dune: The Duke of Caladan

“The ability to survive is the ability to face and overcome unexpected dangers. —Bene Gesserit axiom”
― Brian Herbert, Dune: The Duke of Caladan