[Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II (of 2) by Herman Melville]@TWC D-Link bookMardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II (of 2) CHAPTER XLVII 5/8
Nevertheless, when I am in Odo, talk not to me of Ohonoo.
To me it is not, except when I am there.
If it be, prove it. To prove it, you carry me thither but you only prove, that to its substantive existence, as cognizant to me, my presence is indispensable.
I say that, to me, all Mardi exists by virtue of my sovereign pleasure; and when I die, the universe will perish with me." "Come you of a long-lived race," said Mohi, "one free from apoplexies? I have many little things to accomplish yet, and would not be left in the lurch." "Heed him not, Babbalanja," said Media.
"Dip your beak again, my eagle, and soar." "Let us be eagles, then, indeed, my lord: eagle-like, let us look at this red wine without blinking; let us grow solemn, not boisterous, with good cheer." Then, lifting his cup, "My lord, serenely do I pity all who are stirred one jot from their centers by ever so much drinking of this fluid.
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