Quote by Herman Melville Download Open image ““It is not down on any map; true places never are.”” — Herman Melville ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.4 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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“and man, though idiotic, and knowing not what he does, yet full of the sweet things of love and gratitude.” — Herman Melville Copy Share Image
“But were the coming narrative to reveal in any instance, the complete abasement of poor Starbuck's fortitude, scarce might I have the heart to… — Herman Melville Copy Share Image
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Let America first praise mediocrity even, in her children, before she praises... the best excellence in the children of any other land. — Herman Melville Copy Share Image
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