At sea a fellow comes out. Salt water is like wine, in that respect. – Herman Melville
We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men. – Herman Melville

At sea a fellow comes out. Salt water is like wine, in that respect. – Herman Melville
We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men. – Herman Melville
Stripped of the cunning artifices of the tailor, and standing forth in the garb of Eden – what a sorry set of round-shouldered, spindle-shanked, crane-necked varlets would civilized men appear! – Herman Melville
There are times when even the most potent governor must wink at transgression, in order to preserve the laws inviolate for the future. – Herman Melville