Frank Herbert Quotes

15 quotes from Frank Herbert on investing, entrepreneurship and motivation.

On investing

There is only one true wealth in all the universe-living time.
Does a population have informed consent when that population is not taught the inner workings of its monetary system, and then is drawn, all unknowing, into economic adventures?
This wise man observed that wealth is a tool of freedom. But the pursuit of wealth is the way to slavery.

Bureaucracy destroys initiative. There is little that bureaucrats hate more than innovation, especially innovation that produces better results than the old routines. Improvements always make those at the top of the heap look inept. Who enjoys appearing inept?
Nothing wins more loyalty for a leader than an air of bravura, " the Duke said. "I, therefore, cultivate an air of bravura.
It is far better to win a battle through skilled leadership and wise decisions than violence and bloodshed. It may not seem as glorious to the uninitiated, but in the end it results in fewer wounds-of any kind.
CHOAM is business and business follows profits.

Guilt starts as a feeling of failure.
The man without emotions is the one to fear.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
The universe is full of doors.
Face your fears or they will climb over your back.
Don't sit with your back to any doors.
Caution is the path to mediocrity. Gliding, passionless mediocrity is all that most people think they can achieve.
You have a nicety of awareness of the difference between a blade's edge and its tip.