Frank Herbert Quotes About Lying

Quotes about: Lying

• The proximity of a desirable thing tempts one to overindulgence. On that path lies danger.

  Frank Herbert

  Lying, Path, Danger

  Frank Herbert (2003). “Dune”, p.69, Penguin

• If you live in bad faith, lies will appear to you like the truth.

  Frank Herbert

  Lying, Ifs

  Frank Herbert (2008). “God Emperor of Dune”, p.364, Penguin

• Here lies a toppled god. His fall was not a small one. We did but build his pedestal, A narrow and a tall one.

  Frank Herbert

  Lying, Fall, Pedestal

  Frank Herbert (2008). “Dune Messiah”, p.92, Penguin

• 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.

  Frank Herbert

  Lying, Believe, Demand

  Frank Herbert (1984). “God Emperor of Dune”

• The only past which endures lies wordlessly within you.

  Frank Herbert

  Lying, Past, Endure

  Frank Herbert (2008). “God Emperor of Dune”, p.121, Penguin

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

  Frank Herbert

  Lying, People, Reason

  Frank Herbert (2002). “The Dosadi Experiment”, p.19, Macmillan

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