1. “Survival is the ability to swim in strange water.” (pg. 327). On Arrakis, a desert planet, there is little to no water, so Paul and his mother must make do with not being able to have access to water at all times, making their lack of it relating to survival. 2. “Any man who retreats into a cave which has only one opening deserves to die.” (pg. 403). A general said this to an acquaintance of his, showing insight into his gloomy personality. Dune follows the story of 3. “A killer with the manners of a rabbit - this is the most dangerous kind.” (pg. 223). While making tough decisions about traitorous acts, Paul Atreides, a young these thoughts provided a more detailed look at his character under boy who grows to be a pressure. leader, religious figure, psychic and formidable I recommend this book to people that enjoyed reading lengthy enemy in his path to stories like Lord of the Rings, but not to those who prefer avenge a plot against his shorter, smaller stories in a more confined world. family.