The man who sees an opportunity and does nothing is asleep with his eyes open.

- Brian Herbert

The more tightly packed the group, the greater the need for strict social ranks and orders.

- Brian Herbert

An ignorant friend is worse than a learned foe.

- Brian Herbert

It is astonishing how foolish humans can be in groups, especially when they follow their leader without question.

- Brian Herbert

There is no man so blind as one who has made up his mind.

- Brian Herbert

Let pressure pass over and through you. That way you can't be harmed by it.

- Brian Herbert

Any school for free citizens must begin by teaching distrust, not trust. It must teach questioning, not acceptance of stock answers.

- Brian Herbert

Simplicity is the most difficult of all concepts.

- Brian Herbert

Facts mean nothing when they are preempted by appearance. Do not underestimate the power of impression over reality.

- Brian Herbert