Herman Melville
Born: 07-31-1819
Herman Melville was a 19th-century American novelist, short story writer, and poet best known for his masterpiece, "Moby-Dick." Born in 1819 in New York City, Melville's adventurous life at sea heavily influenced his writing. Although not celebrated in his lifetime, his exploration of complex themes and innovative narrative techniques earned him posthumous recognition as one of America's greatest literary figures. His works delve into human nature, society, and the divine.
Book summaries for books written by Herman Melville
Quotes
Ignorance is the parent of fear.
The eyes are the mirror of the soul.
A smile is the chosen vehicle for all ambiguities.
Hope is one of the cords of the bag of life.
What are the hopes of man? What are the fears of man?
To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school, but so to love wisdom as to live according to its dictates, a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity, and trust.
The less we say about love the better; love cannot be explained but only experienced.
The heart is the philosopher's throne; the head, his saloon.
The path to success is to take massive, determined action.
Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed.
The secret of happiness is freedom, the secret of freedom is courage.
Call me Ishmael.