Why, ever since Adam, who has got to the meaning of this great allegory -- the world Then we pygmies must be content to have out paper allegories but ill comprehended. (Herman Melville)

Why, ever since Adam, who has got to the meaning of this great allegory -- the world Then we pygmies must be content to have out paper allegories but ill comprehended.

Herman Melville

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