Here are some iconic quotes from Dune by Frank Herbert:
- “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.” — Bene Gesserit Litany Against Fear
- “He who controls the spice controls the universe.” — Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
- “The mystery of life isn’t a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.” — Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam
- “A beginning is the time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct.” — Frank Herbert
- “The sleeper must awaken.” — Paul Atreides
- “There is no escape—we pay for the violence of our ancestors.” — Paul Atreides
- “The people who can destroy a thing, they control it.” — Paul Atreides
- “The mind commands the body and it obeys. The mind orders itself and meets resistance.” — Frank Herbert
- “Hope clouds observation.” — Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam
- “Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.” — Duke Leto Atreides
These quotes highlight the philosophical depth, intrigue, and complexity of Dune, making it a timeless classic in science fiction.