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Quotes from Wieland; or, the Transformation — Charles Brockden Brown

1771–1810 United States

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In the midst of my despair, I do not disdain to contribute what little I can for the benefit of mankind.

Wieland; or, the Transformation (1798)

Bloodshed is the trade, and horror is the element of this man.

Wieland; or, the Transformation (1798)

I have lost all faith in the steadfastness of human resolves.

Wieland; or, the Transformation (1798)

Purposes fraught with horror, that shun the light, and contemplate the pollution of innocence are here engendered, and fostered, and reared to maturity.

Wieland; or, the Transformation (1798)

Grief carries its own antidote along with it.

Wieland; or, the Transformation (1798)

Ruffian or devil, black as hell or bright as angels, thenceforth he was nothing to me.

Wieland; or, the Transformation (1798)

A woman capable of recollection in danger, of warding off groundless panics, of discerning the true mode of proceeding, and profiting by her best resources, is a prodigy.

Wieland; or, the Transformation (1798)

My narrative may be invaded by inaccuracy and confusion; but if I live no longer, I will, at least, live to complete it. What but ambiguities, abruptnesses, and dark transitions, can be expected from the historian who is, at the same time, the sufferer of these disasters?

Wieland; or, the Transformation (1798)

Dost thou wish me to complete the catalogue by thy death? Thy life is a worthless thing. Tempt me no more. I am but a man, and thy presence may awaken a fury which may spurn my control. Begone!

Wieland; or, the Transformation (1798)

Scanned by the eyes of this intelligence, your path will be without pits to swallow, or snares to entangle you. Environed by the arms of this protection, all artifices will be frustration, and all malice repelled.

Wieland; or, the Transformation (1798)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Charles Brockden Brown (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.