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“There remained facts which no curse or prayer or litany could wash from existence. Flight would not leave such facts behind, they could not be ignored.”

Quote by Frank Herbert

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Frank Herbert
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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