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Quotes by Herman Melville
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Herman Melville
Quotes by Herman Melville :
A vast practical joke There are certain queer times and occasions in this strange mixed affair we call life when a man takes his whole universe for a vast practical joke.
Herman Melville | life
Herman Melville | life
Ambiguities
A smile is the chosen vehicle of all ambiguities.
Herman Melville | smile
Herman Melville | smile
Ignorance vs fear
Ignorance is the parent of fear.
Herman Melville | fear
Herman Melville | fear
Originality
It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.
Herman Melville | success
Herman Melville | success
Truth is in things
Truth is in things, and not in words.
Herman Melville | truth
Herman Melville | truth
Trying all things
I try all things, I achieve what I can.
Herman Melville | inspirational
Herman Melville | inspirational
What is art?
Art is the objectification of feeling.
Herman Melville | art
Herman Melville | art
Writing a mighty book
To produce a mighty book, you must choose a mighty theme. No great and enduring volume can ever be written on the flea, though many there be that have tried it.
Herman Melville | writing
Herman Melville | writing
