"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.
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Selected Quotes of Herman Melville 1819-1891
"That root is to hit the hardest, you'd think it somewhat.
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"With fishbone ropes and bracelets they mock me; wearing my guard as an adversary.
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"So very like a woman – so very unlike a whale.
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"The mighty whale is mine! Have you seen him?
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"He was the bravest boy I ever met!
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