Skip to content

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!

— Charles Brockden Brown Wieland; or, the Transformation (1798)

Another quote →

More quotes by Charles Brockden Brown

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)

All Charles Brockden Brown quotes →

Attribution

Quote text and notes from Wikiquote: Charles Brockden Brown (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Source quality and labels are our own summary of what Wikiquote records.