Let us speak, though we show all our faults and weaknesses, - for it is a sign of strength to be weak, to know it, and out with it - not in a set way and ostentatiously, though, but incidentally and without premeditation. Herman Melville faultincidentallyostentatiously share on social
A smile is the chosen vehicle of all ambiguities. Herman Melville ambiguitychoosesmile Change image and share on social
Toil is man's allotment; toil of brain, or toil of hands, or a grief that's more than either, the grief and sin of idleness. Herman Melville allotmentbraingrief Change image and share on social
There are times when even the most potent governor must wink at transgression, in order to preserve the laws inviolate for the future. Herman Melville futuregovernorinviolate Change image and share on social
Heaven have mercy on us all - Presbyterians and Pagans alike - for we are all somehow dreadfully cracked about the head, and sadly need mending. Herman Melville alikecrackdreadfully Change image and share on social
It is not down in any map; true places never are. Herman Melville mapplacetrue Change image and share on social
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
There is nothing namable but that some men will, or undertake to, do it for pay. Herman Melville mannamablepay Change image and share on social
Faith, like a jackal, feeds among the tombs, and even from these dead doubts she gathers her most vital hope. Herman Melville deaddoubtfaith Change image and share on social
I am, as I am; whether hideous, or handsome, depends upon who is made judge. Herman Melville dependhandsomehideous Change image and share on social
