My father once told me that respect for truth comes close to being the basis for all morality. 'Something cannot emerge from nothing,' he said. This is profound thinking if you understand how unstable 'the truth' can be.
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Bless the Maker and His water. Bless the coming and going of Him. May His passage cleanse the world. May He keep the world for His people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes reverence for creation and the sustaining forces of life.
Frank Herbert's quote reflects a deep respect for the divine and the natural elements essential for life, particularly water, which symbolizes purity and sustenance. It suggests that acknowledging and honoring these forces can lead to a more harmonious existence and a cleaner world for all living beings.
Themes
BlessingWaterCreationSustenancePurity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about environmental conservation, this quote can frame the importance of water as a vital resource.
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