Quote by Herman Melville

The classification of the constituents of a chaos, nothing less is here essayed.

The classification of the constituents of a chaos, nothing l

Summary

In this quote, the author is referring to the attempt to categorize or organize the elements that make up chaos. The quote suggests that chaos is not completely random or formless, but instead consists of identifiable constituents that can be analyzed and categorized. It implies that chaos, although seemingly disorderly, contains underlying patterns or structures that can be explored and understood. The quote reflects a desire to comprehend the components and organization within chaos.

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