Quotes by : Herman Melville

It does seem to me, that herein we see the rare virtue of a strong individual vitality, and the rare....

To produce a mighty book, you must choose a mighty theme.

Hope is the struggle of the soul, breaking loose from what is perishable, and attesting her eternity.....

Very often do the captains of such ships take those absent-minded young philosopher to task, upbraiding....

Strangest problems of life seem clearing but clouds sweep between--Is my journey’s end coming?

At such times, under an abated sun; afloat all day upon smooth, slow heaving swells; seated in his boat,....

Ahab is for ever Ahab, man. This whole act's immutably decreed. 'Twas rehearsed by thee and me a billion....

In this world, shipmates, sin that pays its way can travel freely, and without passport; whereas Virtue,....

All my means are sane, my motive and my object mad.

He who has never failed somewhere, that man can not be great.