It is better to fail in originality, than to succeed in imitation.Hawthorne and His Mosses, 1850
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Herman Melville was an American writer and novelist best known for his masterpiece "Moby-Dick," a novel that explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the nature of good and evil. Melville's works are also celebrated for their philosophical depth and intricate prose style, solidifying his place as one of the greatest American writers of the 19th century.
1819–1891·lived 72 years
It is better to fail in originality, than to succeed in imitation.Hawthorne and His Mosses, 1850
Consider the subtleness of the sea; how its most dreaded creatures glide under water, unapparent for the most part, and treacherously hidden beneath the loveliest tints of azure.
Old age is always wakeful; as if, the longer linked with life, the less man has to do with aught that looks like death.
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