“To come under siege was the inevitable fate of power.”
Quote by Frank Herbert
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Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert, born on October 8, 1920, was an influential science fiction author from the United States. His masterpiece 'Dune' is considered a classic in the science fiction genre and has had a profound impact on literature and society. more
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