Frank Herbert, (1920-1986) American science fiction writer Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-4] of 4 Frank Herbert quotesFrank Herbert QuotesFrank Herbert The convoluted wording of legalisms grew up around the necessity to hide from ourselves the violence we intend toward each other. Between depriving a man of one hour from his life and depriving him of his life there exists only a difference of degree. You have done violence to him, consumed his energy.~ Frank Herbert If you think of yourselves as helpless and ineffectual, it is certain that you will create a despotic government to be your master. The wise despot, therefore, maintains among his subjects a popular sense that they are helpless and ineffectual. ~ Frank Herbert Laws to suppress tend to strengthen what they would prohibit. This is the fine point on which all legal professions of history have based their job security.~ Frank Herbert Radicals are only to be feared when you try to suppress them. You must demonstrate that you will use the best of what they offer.~ Frank Herbert Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print