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Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed.
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Toward the accomplishment of an aim, which in wantonness of atrocity would seem to partake of the insane, he will direct a cool judgement, sagacious and sound. These men are madmen, and of the most dangerous sort.

Billy Budd, Sailor

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He who has never failed somewhere. . . that man cannot be great.
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A man thinks that by mouthing hard words he understands hard things.
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Hope is the struggle of the soul, breaking loose from what is perishable, and attesting her eternity.
Failure is the true test of greatness.
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The scene of suffering is a scene of joy when the suffering is past; and the silent reminiscence of hardships departed, is sweeter than the presence of delight
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We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellowmen; and along those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects.
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Towards thee I roll, thou all-destroying but unconquering whale … from hell’s heart I stab at thee.

Moby Dick (1851) ch. 135

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A whaleship was my Yale College and my Harvard.

Moby Dick (1851) ch. 24

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Herman Melville (1819-1891) is one of the most important American novelists, famous for his masterpiece "Moby Dick" (1851). His experiences as a sailor served as inspiration for many of his writings, which often address themes such as revenge, obsession, the nature of evil, and the human condition. Although "Moby Dick" was not a commercial success during his lifetime, today it is acclaimed as a landmark of American literature. Other notable works include "Typee" and "The Piazza Tales". His literary career faced difficulties, and he spent the last years of his life working as a customs inspector in New York.