Fable

“Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed.”
― Herman Melville

“and Heaven have mercy on us all - Presbyterians and Pagans alike - for we are all somehow dreadfully cracked about the head, and sadly need mending.”
― Herman Melville

“A man thinks that by mouthing hard words he understands hard things.”
― Herman Melville

“I try all things, I achieve what I can.”
― Herman Melville, Moby-Dick or, The Whale