Dune

I don't read science fiction too often. I probably should.

About a year ago I asked a friend of mine for a good science fiction book and he recommended Dune by Frank Herbert. This book was written in 1965 and Herbert later wrote four more sequels to it. I enjoyed reading this book a lot and I can see why lots of people consider this book the best science fiction book of all time. I am planning to read the next two books in the series. I've heard the rest are not as good and it is best to stop after reading the third one :)

My favorite quote from this book is:

"You cannot avoid the interplay of politics within an orthodox religion. This power struggle permeates the training, educating and disciplining of the orthodox community. Because of this pressure, the leaders of such a community inevitably must face that ultimate internal question: to succumb to complete opportunism as the price of maintaining their rule, or risk sacrificing themselves for the sake of the orthodox ethic.
—from “Muad’Dib: The Religious Issues” by the Princess Irulan"

Let me know if you have other favorites ...