Humans are different in private than in the presence of others. While the private persona merges into the social persona in varying degrees, the union is never complete. Something is always held back.
Brian HerbertWe are trained to believe and not to know.
Brian HerbertTags: knowledge
Simplicity is the most difficult of all concepts.
Brian HerbertTags: simplicity
Any school for free citizens must begin by teaching distrust, not trust. It must teach questioning, not acceptance of stock answers.
Brian HerbertLooking closely at de Vries, he added, 'You are a very ugly man, Piter. Even with my disease, I'm still prettier than you.
Brian HerbertFreedom is an elusive concept. Some men hold themselves prisoner even when they have the power to do as they please and go where they choose, while others are free in their hearts, even as shackles restrain them.
Brian HerbertIt's so much more interesting to study a ... damaged world. I find it difficult to learn anything in a place that's too civilized.
Brian HerbertTags: sin fall-of-man
Let pressure pass over and through you. That way you can't be harmed by it.
Brian HerbertAs 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 HerbertTags: death-and-dying
Address the solvable first, instructs the father by way of teaching his son crisis management. That way, he counsels, there is less distraction to tackle more daunting issues.
Brian HerbertTags: crisis priorities leadership
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