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Herman Melville Quotes

Biography: Herman Melville is best known for his novel "Moby-Dick." Born in 1819 ... more Biography: Herman Melville is best known for his novel "Moby-Dick." Born in 1819 in New York City, he became a prominent American novelist, short story writer, and poet. Melville's adventures at sea greatly influenced his writing, leading to works that blend detailed narrative and philosophical introspection. less

"All deep, earnest thinking is but the intrepid effort of the soul to keep the open independence of her sea"

Tags: Philosophy, Spirituality, Inner strength, Introspection, Self-reflection

"Better sleep with a sober cannibal than a drunken Christian"

Tags: Perspective, Ethics, Morality, Religion, Human behavior

"A man thinks that by mouthing hard words he understands hard things"

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Perception, Knowledge, Understanding

"It is not down on any map true places never are"

Tags: Adventure, Exploration, Mystery, Discovery, Travel

"Hope is the struggle of the soul breaking loose from what is perishable and attesting her eternity"

Tags: Perseverance, Spirituality, Hope, Existence, Inspirational

"There is a wisdom that is woe but there is a woe that is madness"

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Mental health, Literature, Existentialism

"Truth uncompromisingly told will always have its jagged edges"

Tags: Perception, Authenticity, Truth, Integrity, Reality

"From hell's heart I stab at thee for hate's sake I spit my last breath at thee"

Tags: Literature, Anger, Defiance, Revenge, Hatred

"I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I'll go to it laughing."

Tags: Philosophy, Resilience, Determination, Mindset, Courage

"A smile is the chosen vehicle of all ambiguities."

Tags: Perception, Human nature, Communication, Expression, Emotion

"Ignorance is the parent of fear."

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Psychology

"It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation."

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"Call me Ishmael."

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