Quotes about Perception
She said the mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.
— Frank Herbert
What senses do we lack that we can not see or hear another world all around us?
— Frank Herbert
The mystery of consciousness? Erroneous data—significant results.
— Frank Herbert
You have eyes, yet cannot see without light.
— Frank Herbert
He thinks that by repeating he creates some kind of truth.
— Frank Herbert
The oracle cannot chance upon what it cannot understand.
— Frank Herbert
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.
— Frank Herbert
And Jessica, noting the words and manner, caught the deeper implications in the phrase, "the body's water.
— Frank Herbert
All gods have this problem, Hwi. In the perception of deeper needs, I must often ignore the immediate ones. Not addressing immediate needs is an offense to the young. Could you not reason with her and... Never attempt to reason with people who know they are right!
— Frank Herbert
the mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience
— Frank Herbert
Moneo's eyes went wide with a sudden questioning awareness. He had seen the action of many polarities—the thing made known by its opposite.
— Frank Herbert
When is a gift not a gift?
— Frank Herbert