philosophy
"Didn't i tell you so?" said Flask; "yes, you'll soon see this Right Whale's head hoisted up opposite that parmaceti's."
In good time, Flask's saying proved true. As before, the Pequod leaned steeply over towards the Sperm Whale's head, now, by the counterpoise of both heads, she regained her even keel; though sorely strained, you may well believe. So, when on one side you hoist in Locke's head, you go over that way; but now, on the other side, hoisyt in Kant's and you come back again; but in very poor plight. Thus, some minds for ever keep trimming boat. Oh, ye foolish! throw all these thunderheads overboard, and then you will float light and right.
-moby dick
In good time, Flask's saying proved true. As before, the Pequod leaned steeply over towards the Sperm Whale's head, now, by the counterpoise of both heads, she regained her even keel; though sorely strained, you may well believe. So, when on one side you hoist in Locke's head, you go over that way; but now, on the other side, hoisyt in Kant's and you come back again; but in very poor plight. Thus, some minds for ever keep trimming boat. Oh, ye foolish! throw all these thunderheads overboard, and then you will float light and right.
-moby dick