Herman Melville Quotes:
Ocupation: Novelist
Life: August 1, 1819 - September 28, 1891
Birthday: August 1
Death: September 28
The result of civilization, at the Sandwich Islands and elsewhere, is found productive to the civilizers, destructive to the civilizees. It is said to be compensation--a very philosophical word; but it appears to be very much on the principle of the old game, "You lose, I win": good philosophy for the winner.
topic: Philosophy, Philosophical, Winning, Good Philosophy
