"Dune: The Complete Saga (Original Novel of the Movie 'Dune 2')" Reading Notes#
Author: Frank Herbert
Reading Duration: 20 hours
These are the notes and excerpts I recorded while reading "Dune: The Complete Saga (Original Novel of the Movie 'Dune 2')" on WeChat Reading.
29#
The greatest function of ecology is to understand causal relationships.
The greatest function of ecology is to understand causal relationships.
11#
We Zen Sunnis say: 'The best organization is to not organize.' What can one clarify about others when one hasn't clarified oneself?"
We Zen Sunnis say: 'The best organization is to not organize.' What can one clarify about others when one hasn't clarified oneself?"
01#
We put collars on their necks that are high enough to lift their heads; we also erect barriers in front of and behind them, hiding them away so they can see nothing.
We put collars on their necks that are high enough to lift their heads; we also erect barriers in front of and behind them, hiding them away so they can see nothing.
02#
Rational reasoning and terrifying experiences lead us to label those who possess memories before birth as abominations. For who can know whether some lost and cursed character from our evil past will control our flesh?
Rational reasoning and terrifying experiences lead us to label those who possess memories before birth as abominations. For who can know whether some lost and cursed character from our evil past will control our flesh?
06#
The beautiful forms of nature contain a lovely essence that some call—decay. With this lovely existence, new life finds its way; tears silently fall, but they are merely the waters of the soul, turning new life into painful reality—only death can free life from this painful flesh and make it whole.
"May he just be a Gabriel without a horn."
The beautiful forms of nature contain a lovely essence that some call—decay. With this lovely existence, new life finds its way; tears silently fall, but they are merely the waters of the soul, turning new life into painful reality—only death can free life from this painful flesh and make it whole.
"May he just be a Gabriel without a horn."
20#
Worrying about death is the beginning of fear; accepting death is the end of fear.
Worrying about death is the beginning of fear; accepting death is the end of fear.
24#
When I am weaker than you, I plead for freedom from you, as it depends on your attitude; when I am stronger than you, I take away your freedom, as it depends on my attitude. —Excerpt from "Ancient Philosophers' Sayings"
When I am weaker than you, I plead for freedom from you, as it depends on your attitude; when I am stronger than you, I take away your freedom, as it depends on my attitude. —Excerpt from "Ancient Philosophers' Sayings"
64#
Parsec, astronomical unit, 1 parsec ≈ 3.26 light-years.
Occam's Razor: Also known as "Ockham's Razor." This principle was proposed by the 14th-century logician and Franciscan friar William of Ockham, advocating that "entities should not be multiplied beyond necessity."
Parsec, astronomical unit, 1 parsec ≈ 3.26 light-years.
Occam's Razor: Also known as "Ockham's Razor." This principle was proposed by the 14th-century logician and Franciscan friar William of Ockham, advocating that "entities should not be multiplied beyond necessity."
01#
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
42#
"Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that leads to total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
"Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that leads to total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
43#
Gurney Halleck, a bard and warrior, you will read some of his poems in this book; Duke Leto Atreides, a master of assassination, even the Padishah Emperor fears him; Duncan Idaho, a master swordsman from Ginaz; Dr. Wellington Yueh, though he bears the stigma of betrayal, he shines with the light of wisdom; Lady Jessica, guiding her beloved son in the ways of the Bene Gesserit. And of course, Duke Leto himself, whose excellent qualities as a father have yet to be unearthed.
A bunch of fools! He is the most fearsome Mentat of all time, a Mentat specifically designed for killing, and they will throw him at me like a broken toy. I will show them what this toy is truly capable of.
One day, a Harkonnen will become Emperor.
Gurney Halleck, a bard and warrior, you will read some of his poems in this book; Duke Leto Atreides, a master of assassination, even the Padishah Emperor fears him; Duncan Idaho, a master swordsman from Ginaz; Dr. Wellington Yueh, though he bears the stigma of betrayal, he shines with the light of wisdom; Lady Jessica, guiding her beloved son in the ways of the Bene Gesserit. And of course, Duke Leto himself, whose excellent qualities as a father have yet to be unearthed.
A bunch of fools! He is the most fearsome Mentat of all time, a Mentat specifically designed for killing, and they will throw him at me like a broken toy. I will show them what this toy is truly capable of.
One day, a Harkonnen will become Emperor.
49#
He recalled the words from Dr. Yueh's microfiche "Orange Catholic Bible": "Heaven is to the right, hell is to the left, and death is behind." He repeated this phrase over and over.
The words from the "Orange Catholic Bible" echoed in his mind: "What kind of sense do we lack that makes us blind and deaf to another world around us?"
He recalled the words from Dr. Yueh's microfiche "Orange Catholic Bible": "Heaven is to the right, hell is to the left, and death is behind." He repeated this phrase over and over.
The words from the "Orange Catholic Bible" echoed in his mind: "What kind of sense do we lack that makes us blind and deaf to another world around us?"
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