Selected Quotes of Herman Melville 1819-1891

"That root is to hit the hardest, you'd think it somewhat. "

"With fishbone ropes and bracelets they mock me; wearing my guard as an adversary. "

"So very like a woman – so very unlike a whale. "

"The mighty whale is mine! Have you seen him? "

"He was the bravest boy I ever met! "