“Each of us comes into being knowing who he is and what he is supposed to do.' ... 'Small children know,' Leto said. 'It's only after adults have confused them that children hide this knowledge even from themselves.”

American science fiction writer of the mid-to-late 20th century, Frank Herbert crafted speculative fiction that blended ecological awareness with deep psychological insight. He is best known for *Dune*, a sprawling saga that redefined the genre with its rich world-building and themes of power, survival, and human potential.