The consciousness of being deemed dead, is next to the presumable unpleasantness of being so in reality. One feels like his own ghost unlawfully tenanting a defunct carcass.
Herman MelvilleIs he mad? Anyway there's something on his mind, as sure as there must be something on a deck when it cracks.
Herman MelvilleThe world's a ship on its voyage out, and not a voyage complete; and the pulpit is its prow.
Herman MelvilleI cherish the greatest respect towards everybody's religious obligations, no matter how comical.
Herman MelvilleNot one man in five cycles, who is wise, will expect appreciative recognition from his fellows, or any one of them.
Herman MelvilleBut when that smoking chowder came in, the mystery was delightfully explained. Oh! sweet friends, hearken to me. It was made of small juicy clams, scarcely bigger than hazel nuts, mixed with pounded ship biscuits and salted pork cut up into little flakes! the whole enriched with butter, and plentifully seasoned with pepper and salt... we dispatched it with great expedition.
Herman Melville