Any man who retreats into a cave which has only one opening deserves to die.

Frank Herbert
About This Quote

The words from this quote are from a very wise man, who lived many years ago in the Himalayas. He was a ruler in his own country, but he also knew that it is important to be able to confront others. He said that when you use a cave which only has one opening, someone who is going to be hurt may come and enter it. It’s a matter of pride not to use a cave that can be easily entered, and that is exactly what he meant with the quote above.

Source: Dune

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