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Perhaps it is no overstatement to say, therefore, that Moby Dick’s main character is, not Ahab; nor the albino sperm whale; nor Nature, or the ocean; but rather the very ability to conscientiously tell a story well.
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― The underrated narrator: The important role Ishmael plays in Moby Dick
― The underrated narrator: The important role Ishmael plays in Moby Dick
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All stories have a curious and even dangerous power. They are manifestations of truth -- yours and mine. And truth is all at once the most wonderful yet terrifying thing in the world, which makes it nearly impossible to handle. It is such a great responsibility that it's best not to tell a story at all unless you know you can do it right. You must be very careful, or without knowing it you can change the world.
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― Dreams Of The Compass Rose
― Dreams Of The Compass Rose
