Herman Melville (1819-1891) American writer
Story (1854-06), “Poor Man’s Pudding and Rich Man’s Crumbs,” “Picture First,” Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 9
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Melville, Herman - Story (1854-06), "Poor Man's Pudding and Rich Man's Crumbs," "Picture First," Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 9 | WIST Quotations
Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well-warmed, and well-fed. (Alternate Source)






