“Queequeg,” Said Ishmael “Is a creature in transition”   A people fasting cannibal Who discovered power in volition A man must start from where he is Not where he could’ve been He must first accept who he is Not who he should’ve been If I’m unhappy with circumstances Not contented with the deal I can't change time and chance But I can change the way I feel          Ishmael admired and befriended Quee Queg, who was an excellent spearman.  Ishmael described him as noble.  However he had one minor flaw.  He was a cannibal.  But Ishmael recognized the improvement and came to his defence with, "He hasn't eaten anybody lately."