“The flesh surrenders itself, he thought. Eternity takes back its own. Our bodies stirred there waters briefly, danced with a certain intoxication before the love of life and self, dealt with a few strange ideas, then submitted to the instruments of Time. What can we say of this? I occurred. I am not . . . yet, I occurred.”
In 'Dune Messiah,' the protagonist Paul Atreides faces the challenges of his new role as the messiah of a distant planet. The novel delves into themes of power, religion, and the human condition, expanding upon the intricate political landscape and philosophical musings established in the original 'Dune'. more
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
“Lernen Sie ernst nehmen, was des Ernstnehmens wert ist, und lachen über das andre!”
“Der Ernst des Lebens ist ein Komiker und ein Arschloch.”
“Leven moet geleefd worden. Je moet er ernst van maken anders ben je een plas die verdampt.”