Some dying men are the most tyrannical; and certainly, since they will shortly trouble us so little for evermore, the poor fellows ought to be indulged. Herman Melville dieevermorefellow Change image and share on social
The march of conquest through wild provinces, may be the march of Mind; but not the march of Love. Herman Melville conquestlovemarch Change image and share on social
Yet habit - strange thing! what cannot habit accomplish? Herman Melville accomplishhabitstrange Change image and share on social
To be hated cordially, is only a left-handed compliment. Herman Melville complimentcordiallyhand Change image and share on social
There is no quality in this world that is not what it is merely by contrast. Nothing exists in itself. Herman Melville contrastexistquality Change image and share on social
Let America first praise mediocrity even, in her children, before she praises... the best excellence in the children of any other land. Herman Melville americachildexcellence Change image and share on social
To know how to grow old is the master work of wisdom, and one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living. Herman Melville artchapterdifficult Change image and share on social
Know, thou, that the lines that live are turned out of a furrowed brow. Herman Melville browfurrowline Change image and share on social
There are certain queer times and occasions in this strange mixed affair we call life when a man takes his whole universe for a vast practical joke. Herman Melville affaircalljoke Change image and share on social
To be called one thing, is oftentimes to be another. Herman Melville calloftentimesthing Change image and share on social
