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Quote by Herman Melville

“But pity there was none. For all his old age, and his one arm, and his blind eyes, he must die the death and be murdered, in order to light the gay bridals and other merry-makings of men, and also to illuminate the solemn churches that preach unconditional inoffensiveness by all to all.”

Book:Moby-Dick or, The Whale

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Moby-Dick or, The Whale

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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

“I never cry at the normal stuff. I cry if So You Think You Can Dance doesn't record on the DVR, or if a boy I shared my first kiss with has gone weird on me. But even then, I don't cry instantly. It wells up, pools under my skin, creates a clot. And then I'll, like, spill potato chips all over the kitchen floor, and the clot will break open and I'll cry over Ruffles, but not real life.”

Emotions Crying

Book:Nate Expectations

Source: Nate Expectations

“Ich dachte an Traurigkeit, Selbsthass und Wut, suchte in meinem Gehirn nach Schubladen und Ordnern, in denen ich Emotionen gespeichert hatte. Doch da war nichts. Nichts. Ich fühlte rein gar nichts.”

Life Depression Emotions

Book:You make my Dreams

Source: You make my Dreams

“While emotions are great advisors, they are terrible rulers.”

Wisdom Emotions

Author:Gunner Long

“Don’t think about whether the artwork or exhibit appeals … think about the emotion it stirs within you.”