Famous quote by Herman Melville

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Is there some principal of nature which states that we never know the quality of what we have until it is gone?
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"Is there some principal of nature which states that we never know the quality of what we have until it is gone?"

- Herman Melville

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Herman Melville between August 1, 1819 and September 28, 1891. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 44 other quotes.

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