"There is no single set of limits for all men. Universal prescience is an empty myth. Only the most powerful local currents of Time may be foretold. But in an infinite universe, local can be so gigantic that your mind shrinks from it."

"The Dune Chronicles, a six book series by Frank Herbert, is undoubtedly one of the most elaborate and realistic worlds ever conceived of in the realm of science fiction. It's vast, futuristic world spans thousands of years of human history, exploring the complexity of the human spirit while interweaving complex plots with insightful moral lessons. The initial volume, DUNE, was the first novel to win the Nebula Award (1965) and also shared the Hugo Award in the next year (1966). Although many of today's science fiction readers have never picked up the Dune Chronicles, the story still stands as one of the greatest written accomplishments in science fiction."

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"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And whenit is gone past me I will turn to see fear's path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."

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