“Some say," Scytale said, "that people cling to Imperial leadership because space is infinite. They feel lonely without a unifying symbol. For a lonely people, the Emperor is a definite place. They can turn toward him and say: 'See, there He is. He makes us one.' Perhaps religion serves the same purpose, m'Lord.”

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.