Quote of the day by ‘Moby-Dick’ author Herman Melville: ‘Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds…’

Herman Melville, author of Moby-Dick, critiqued judgments made by the comfortable about the poor. His words from White-Jacket warn against preposterous assumptions. Melville argued that circumstances shape behavior. This message remains relevant today, urging empathy before judgment. Understanding others' realities is key. We must consider our own perspective when assessing others.