Quote by Herman Melville

Glimpses do ye seem to see of that mortally intolerable truth; that all deep, earnest thinking is but the intrepid effort of the soul to keep the open independence of her sea; while the wildest winds of heaven and earth conspire to cast her on the treacherous, slavish shore.

Glimpses do ye seem to see of that mortally intolerable trut

Summary

This quote suggests that profound and sincere thinking is the courageous attempt of the soul to maintain its freedom and sovereignty, despite the constant challenges and obstacles it faces from external forces. It implies that the soul strives to resist being limited or controlled by the pressures and expectations imposed by society or the world, symbolized by the treacherous and oppressive shore. The quote highlights the inherent struggle to preserve one's individuality and intellectual autonomy amidst the overwhelming influences of the world.

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Life Truth Independence Soul Struggle

By Herman Melville

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