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The poor old Past, The Future’s slave. — Herman Melville

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But me they’ll lash in hammock, drop me deep.
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The poor old Past, The Future’s slave.

Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War [1866]. The Conflict of Convictions, st. 6

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Herman Melville

1819-08-01 — 1891-09-28 · Manhattan

Herman Melville was an American writer, best known for his novel "Moby Dick". His work explores themes of maritime adventure, existentialism, and the human struggle against the forces of nature and destiny. Melville is considered one of the great American novelists, although his recognition came mainly after his death.

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