Old age is always wakeful; as if, the longer linked with life, the less man has to do with aught that looks like death. Herman Melville ageaughtdeath 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 is all of the difference in the world between paying and being paid. Herman Melville differencepayworld 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
Hope is the struggle of the soul, breaking loose from what is perishable, and attesting her eternity. Herman Melville attestbreaketernity Change image and share on social
Whatever fortune brings, don't be afraid of doing things. Herman Melville afraidbringfortune Change image and share on social
Truth uncompromisingly told will always have its ragged edges. Herman Melville edgeragtell Change image and share on social
It is impossible to talk or to write without apparently throwing oneself helplessly open. Herman Melville apparentlyhelplesslyimpossible Change image and share on social
Is there some principal of nature which states that we never know the quality of what we have until it is gone? Herman Melville natureprincipalquality Change image and share on social
