Quotes from Dune 2021

Dune, the science fiction novel written by Frank Herbert, has been considered a masterpiece of the genre since its publication in 1965. It has garnered a large following over the years, with fans drawn to its intricate world-building, political intrigue, and philosophical themes.

With the success of the book, many have attempted to adapt it to other mediums, including film and television (e.g. Children of Dune). However, none have been able to capture the essence of the novel quite like the latest adaptation directed by Denis Villeneuve, which was released in 2021. The anticipation for this film was high, with fans of the book eager to see their favorite characters and settings brought to life on the big screen. 

The success of this adaptation rested on the ability of the filmmakers to stay true to the source material while also making it accessible to a wider audience. With stunning visuals, a talented cast, and a faithful interpretation of the story, the 2021 version of Dune has been praised by fans and critics alike, solidifying its place as a modern science fiction classic.

Quotes from the 2021 film Dune directed by DenisVilleneuve, grouped by character and house:

House Atreides

• Duke Leto Atreides: "The spice must flow." (This is a recurring quote throughout the movie that refers to the importance of the spice melange, which is only found on the desert planet of Arrakis and is necessary for space travel and other technologies.)
• "A great man doesn't seek to lead; he is called to it. But if your answer is no, you'd still be the only thing I ever needed you to be: my son."
• "We are House Atreides. There is no call we do not answer. There is no faith that we betray. The Emperor asks us to bring peace to Arrakis. House Atreides accepts!"
• Duke Leto Atreides: "The future of House Atreides rests on you." (Said to his son, Paul, who is the heir to the Atreides family.)
• Duke Leto Atreides: "Fear is the mind-killer." (Said to Paul as a lesson in controlling his emotions and fears.)
Lady Jessica: "I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings obliteration. I will face my fear and 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."
• Lady Jessica: "My son will be the ruler of Arrakis and its people." (Said to the Reverend Mother, who is testing Paul's abilities.)
• Duke Leto Atreides: "When you look into the abyss, you must not blink." (Said to Paul when discussing the dangers of ruling Arrakis.)
• Paul Atreides: "The future I saw, it's true." (Said to Lady Jessica after experiencing a prophetic vision.)
• Gurney Halleck: "The Harkonnens will not give up Arrakis without a fight." (Said to Paul as they prepare for battle.)
• Paul Atreides: "I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer." (Repeating the lesson he learned from Lady Jessica.)

 

House Harkonnen

• Baron Vladimir Harkonnen: "Bring in the driller." (Said as he prepares to attack House Atreides.)
• Glossu Rabban: "We're Harkonnens. We don't need a reason to kill." (Said to a Fremen leader, showing the ruthless nature of the Harkonnen family.)
• Piter De Vries: "The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness." (Said while talking to the Baron about the value of the spice.)
• Baron Vladimir Harkonnen: "Give my regards to the House Atreides." (Said sarcastically to Duke Leto Atreides before ordering his attack.)
• Glossu Rabban: "They call you the 'Kwisatz Haderach'? That's cute." (Said to Paul, mocking his status as a prophesized messiah.)
• Piter De Vries: "I enjoy pain, didn't you know?" (Said to the Baron when asked about his torture methods.)

 

Fremen

• Chani: "He's dreaming. He'll be insane within a month." (Said about Paul, who has been having prophetic dreams.)
• Stilgar: "The spice is vital to space travel. The Spacing Guild demands it." (Said to Paul to explain the importance of the spice.)
• Liet-Kynes: "The spice is not just in the sand. It's in the air, the water, the food. It's everywhere." (Said to Paul to explain the ubiquity of the spice on Arrakis.)
• Jamis: "The sleeper has awakened." (Said to Paul after he defeats Jamis in combat and earns the respect of the Fremen.)
• Fremen Chorus: "We are the Fremen, the people of the open desert." (Said during a traditional Fremen chant.)
• Chani: "The future is already written. We can only change the past." (Said to Paul when discussing the inevitability of events.)
• Stilgar: "You are the leader of the Fremen now." (Said to Paul after he earns the respect of the Fremen.)
• Dr. Liet-Kynes: "We have to change the way we live. Otherwise, we will not survive." (Said to Paul when discussing the environmental impact of harvesting the spice.) 

Others

• Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam: "You've never sat down with a Mentat before, have you?" (Said to Lady Jessica, referring to the mental abilities of the Atreides family's advisor, Thufir Hawat.)
• Thufir Hawat: "To play the game, you must understand the moves." (Said to Paul as he teaches him about the political intricacies of Arrakis.)
• Dr. Liet-Kynes: "The balance of the universe is a delicate thing." (Said to Paul as they discuss the ecological impact of harvesting the spice.)
• Dr. Wellington Yueh: "I serve the Duke." (Said when he is taken hostage by the Harkonnens and forced to betray the Atreides family.)
• Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam: "The Kwisatz Haderach could be our messiah." (Said to the Bene Gesserit council when discussing Paul's potential.)
• Thufir Hawat: "I would lay down my life for the Duke." (Said to Paul when discussing his loyalty to House Atreides.)
• Dr. Wellington Yueh: "The tooth. The poison's in the tooth." (Said to the Baron when discussing his plan to betray the Atreides family.)
• Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam: "The Kwisatz Haderach could be our messiah." (Said to the Bene Gesserit council when discussing Paul's potential.)
• Thufir Hawat: "I would lay down my life for the Duke." (Said to Paul when discussing his loyalty to House Atreides.)
• Dr. Wellington Yueh: "The tooth. The poison's in the tooth." (Said to the Baron when discussing his plan to betray the Atreides family.)

These quotes provide some insight into the motivations, values, and beliefs of the various characters and factions in the movie, as well as the importance of the spice to the overall plot.

 

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