Old age is always wakeful; as if, the longer linked with life, the less man has to do with aught that looks like death.
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"Old age is always wakeful; as if, the longer linked with life, the less man has to do with aught that looks like death." — Herman Melville #deathmortality
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Old age is always wakeful; as if, the longer linked with life, the less man has to do with aught that looks like death. — Herman Melville
About Herman Melville
Herman Melville was a Novelist from United States (1819–1891).
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This quote is attributed to Herman Melville, a Novelist from United States.
When did Herman Melville live?
Herman Melville lived from 1819 – 1891.
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