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Herman Melville Quotes

At sea a fellow comes out. Salt water is like wine, in that respect.

Source:Melvilles's Letters to Evert A. Duyckinck May 28, 1860, Boston
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  • Name: Herman Melville
  • Profession: Writer, Novelist, Poet
  • Born: August 1, 1819 - September 28, 1891
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