“Is there some principal of nature which states that we never know the quality of what we have until it is gone?”
Quote by Herman Melville
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Herman Melville
Herman Melville was a renowned 19th-century American novelist known for his profound psychological descriptions and unique literary style. His masterpiece, 'Moby-Dick', is considered a classic of American literature. more
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