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 MELVILLELet 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 MELVILLETruth uncompromisingly told will always have its ragged edges.
HERMAN MELVILLELadies are like creeds; if you cannot speak well of them, say nothing.
HERMAN MELVILLEWhat is an atheist, but one who does not, or will not, see in the universe a ruling principle of love; and what a misanthrope, but one who does not, or will not, see in man a ruling principle of kindness?
HERMAN MELVILLEFailure is the test of greatness.
HERMAN MELVILLEAll things that God would have us do are hard for us to do–remember that–and hence, he oftener commands us than endeavours to persuade.
HERMAN MELVILLEYou cannot spill a drop of American blood without spilling the blood of the whole world…. We are not a nation, so much as a world.
HERMAN MELVILLEIt is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.
HERMAN MELVILLEIf you can get nothing better out of the world, get a good dinner out of it, at least.
HERMAN MELVILLEWe cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.
HERMAN MELVILLESilence is the only Voice of our God.
HERMAN MELVILLEHope is the struggle of the soul, breaking loose from what is perishable, and attesting her eternity.
HERMAN MELVILLEI cherish the greatest respect towards everybody’s religious obligations, no matter how comical.
HERMAN MELVILLETo produce a mighty book, you must choose a mighty theme.
HERMAN MELVILLEAid my disillusionment, my friend!
HERMAN MELVILLEMeditation and water are wedded for ever.
HERMAN MELVILLE