Paul Atreides

Character in Dune From: Dune

Protagonist; Duke's son who becomes a messianic figure

279 quotes

"A man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?"
"The path to power is paved with sacrifice."
Power
"Dreams are the mind's way of preparing for the future."
Dreams
"The future is not written; it is chosen."
Change
"One cannot escape one's destiny by running from it."
"To lead is to sacrifice; to sacrifice is to lead."
Leadership
"The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve but a reality to experience."
Life
"The person who experiences the most is the person who has lived the longest."
Life
"Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others."
Imagination
"What is a leader? A leader is one who defines reality."
Leadership
"I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over and through me."
Courage
"To love is to destroy itself."
Love
"Time is a dimension like the others."
Time
"Betrayal often comes from those closest to you."
Truth
"To understand the universe, one must first understand the self."
Knowledge
"Prophecy is a dangerous gift."
Wisdom
"A just leader serves his people, not himself."
Justice
"Truth is often the most difficult thing to face."
Truth
"Dreams shape reality as much as reality shapes dreams."
Dreams
"I am a human being, not an animal. I must believe in human dignity."
Courage
"I will face my fear. Fear is the mind-killer."
Fear
"I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me."
Courage
"Choice, always choice."
Freedom
"To live is to take up space and to have impact on the world."
Life
"Desert teaches you to isolate yourself from the human scene."
Solitude
"Walk without rhythm and we won't attract the worm."
Wisdom
"There is no escape. We pay for the violence of our ancestors."
History
"These pretzels are making me thirsty."
Humor
"No more guardedness. No more reserve."
Truth
"Every human contains multitudes."
Philosophy