“Let us speak, though we show all our faults and weaknesses, - for it is a sign of strength to be weak, to know it, and out with it - not in a set way and ostentatiously, though, but incidentally and without premeditation.”
Book:Correspondence
Quote by Herman Melville
Work
Correspondence
This book compiles a variety of correspondence, including letters, diaries, and other written forms of communication, offering insights into the personal and historical context of the authors involved. more
Author
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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