Quote by Herman Melville

Consider the subtleness of the sea; how its most dreaded creatures glide under water, unapparent for the most part, and treacherously hidden beneath the loveliest tints of azure..... Consider all this; and then turn to this green, gentle , and most docile earth; consider them both, the sea and the land; and do you not find a strange analogy to something in yourself?

Consider the subtleness of the sea; how its most dreaded cre

Summary

This quote suggests that the sea serves as a metaphor for the complexities and hidden aspects of human nature. Similar to how the sea's dangerous creatures remain concealed beneath its calm surface, humans too harbor concealed depths beneath their outward appearances. The contrast between the beautiful exterior of the sea and the docile nature of the earth highlights the juxtaposition between the hidden complexities within oneself and the superficial impressions others may have. Ultimately, the quote invites us to reflect on the inherent parallels between the sea, the land, and the enigmatic aspects of our own selves.

By Herman Melville

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