There is no folly of the beast of the earth which is not infinitely outdone by the madness of man.
Humanity, Animals, Conservation & Environment ProtectionHerman Melville in Moby-DickI know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I'll go to it laughing.
Laughing & Smile, Positive QuotesHerman Melville in Moby-DickIt is not down on any map; true places never are.
Herman Melville in Moby-DickIgnorance is the parent of fear.
Herman Melville in Moby-DickTalk not to me of blasphemy, man; I'd strike the sun if it insulted me.
Herman Melville in Moby-DickSee how elastic our prejudices grow when once love comes to bend them.
PrejudiceHerman Melville in Moby-DickIt is only when caught in the swift, sudden turn of death, that mortals realize the silent, subtle, ever-present perils of life.
Herman Melville in Moby-DickTop-heavy was the ship as a dinnerless student with all Aristotle in his head.
Herman Melville in Moby-DickBetter to sleep with a sober cannibal than a drunk Christian.
ChristianityHerman Melville in Moby-DickIn this world, shipmates, sin that pays its way can travel freely and without a passport; whereas Virtue, if a pauper, is stopped at all frontiers.
Herman Melville in Moby-DickIt is the easiest thing in the world for a man to look as if he had a great secret in him.
SecretsHerman Melville in Moby-DickWe cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.
Herman MelvilleFriendship at first sight, like love at first sight, is said to be the only truth.
Love at First SightHerman MelvilleThere is no dignity in wickedness, whether in purple or rags; and hell is a democracy of devils, where all are equals.
Herman MelvilleI am, as I am; whether hideous, or handsome, depends upon who is made judge.
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