Zitate und Sprüche von Herman Melville

Sie sprechen von der Erhabenheit der Arbeit. Doch die Erhabenheit liegt in der Erholung.

They talk of the dignity of work. The dignity is in leisure.

We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.

Friendship at first sight, like love at first sight, is said to be the only truth.

There is no dignity in wickedness, whether in purple or rags; and hell is a democracy of devils, where all are equals.

I am, as I am; whether hideous, or handsome, depends upon who is made judge.