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“There was a man so wise, He jumped into A sandy place And burnt out both his eyes! And when he knew his eyes were gone, He offered no complaint. He summoned up a vision And made himself a saint. -Children's Verse from History of Muad'dib” quote by Frank Herbert
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““There was a man so wise, He jumped into A sandy place And burnt out both his eyes! And when he knew his eyes were gone, He offered no complaint. He summoned up a vision And made himself a saint. -Children's Verse from History of Muad'dib””

Frank Herbert

About This Quote

Source Poem: Children’s Verse from History of Muad'dib, 1975

A wise man endures hardship, loses sight, yet remains uncomplaining and transforms suffering into saintliness.

In simple terms: Wisdom persists despite loss and pain.

Key Takeaway

Find purpose in adversity.

Themes

sacrifice wisdom resilience

Mood

somber inspirational

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • leadership challenges
  • spiritual growth

Key Concepts

mythology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “saint” mean to you?
  • How do you respond to loss?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone can become a saint after suffering.

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