"When law and duty are one, united by religion, you never become fully conscious, fully aware of yourself. You are always a little less than an individual"
- Frank Herbert
About this Quote
This quote by Frank Herbert speaks with the concept that when law, duty, and religious beliefs are all intertwined, it can lead to a lack of self-awareness and individuality. Herbert recommends that when these 3 elements are combined, it can result in a sense of conformity and a lack of specific thought. This can cause an individual not being able to think for themselves and rather relying on the collective viewpoint of the group. This can cause an absence of self-awareness and a lack of private identity. Herbert is suggesting that when law, responsibility, and religion are all integrated, it can result in a lack of individual thought and an absence of self-awareness. He is suggesting that it is important to be aware of oneself and to think for oneself in order to be a person.
This quote is written / told by Frank Herbert between October 8, 1920 and February 11, 1986. He was a famous Writer from USA.
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