"Dune: The Original Novel of the Movie 'Dune 2'" Reading Notes#
Author: Frank Herbert
Reading Time: 20 hours
These are the notes and excerpts I recorded while reading "Dune: The Original Novel of the Movie 'Dune 2'" on WeChat Reading.
29#
The greatest function of ecology is to understand causality.
The greatest function of ecology is to understand causality.
11#
We Zen Sunnis say: 'The best organization is no organization at all.' What can one sort out in others when one hasn't sorted oneself out?"
We Zen Sunnis say: 'The best organization is no organization at all.' What can one sort out in others when one hasn't sorted oneself out?"
01#
We put collars on their necks that reach their cheeks, so their heads are held high; 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 reach their cheeks, so their heads are held high; 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 call those who have memories before birth as abominations. For who can know whether a lost and cursed character from our evil past will control our flesh?
Rational reasoning and terrifying experiences lead us to call those who have memories before birth as abominations. For who can know whether a lost and cursed character from our evil past will control our flesh?
06#
The beautiful forms of nature contain a lovely essence known as—decay. With this lovely existence, new life finds its way; tears silently fall, but they are merely the waters of the soul, transforming new life into painful reality—only death can free life from this painful flesh, allowing it to be complete.
"May he be just a Gabriel without a horn."
The beautiful forms of nature contain a lovely essence known as—decay. With this lovely existence, new life finds its way; tears silently fall, but they are merely the waters of the soul, transforming new life into painful reality—only death can free life from this painful flesh, allowing it to be complete.
"May he be just 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 beg you for freedom, for it depends on your attitude; when I am stronger than you, I take away your freedom, for it depends on my attitude. —Excerpt from "Ancient Philosophers' Sayings"
When I am weaker than you, I beg you for freedom, for it depends on your attitude; when I am stronger than you, I take away your freedom, for 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 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."
"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."
43#
Gurney Halleck, a bard and warrior, you will read some of his poems in this book; Duke Leto Atreides, a wise man with a reputation; 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 admirable qualities as a father have yet to be uncovered.
A bunch of fools! He is the most fearsome Mentat in history, a Mentat specifically trained 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 wise man with a reputation; 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 admirable qualities as a father have yet to be uncovered.
A bunch of fools! He is the most fearsome Mentat in history, a Mentat specifically trained 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 feeling do we lack that makes us blind and deaf to the other 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 feeling do we lack that makes us blind and deaf to the other world around us?"
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