“Faith, like a jackal, feeds among the tombs, and even from these dead doubts she gathers her most vital hope.”
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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