The Creature

"If I could extinguish the spark of life which you have so wantonly kindled, I would thank you."

"I was the slave of my creature, and should be for ever the slave of my passions."

"My heart was fashioned to be susceptible of love and sympathy."

"I shall commit suicide—death shall relieve me from this anguish."

"What does it matter if I am surrounded by thousands if they all abhor me?"

"I am the only being who would pity you or assist you."

"My existence will end soon, but I will do no more wrong."

"I am not guilty, but I am not innocent either."

"Misery has created in me an infinite capacity for hatred."

"Once I falsely hoped to meet with beings who, pardoning my outward aspect, would love me for the excellent qualities I was capable of unfolding."

"I am malicious because I am miserable."

"Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend it."

"You have denied me the small comfort of believing that I am not utterly abhorred."

"I was benevolent and good; misery made me a fiend."

"I have love in me the likes of which you can scarcely imagine."

"I am alone and miserable; man will not associate with me."

"I eagerly sought the company of my fellow beings."

"How much more a man might become if he strove!"

"I am not fit for society."

"Farewell! I leave you, and in you the last of the human race whom these eyes will ever behold."

"The human form and countenance are exquisitely beautiful."

"I am content with solitude and contemplation."

"I am malicious because I am miserable"

"You have denied me the small comforts and social intercourse that every man deserves"

"I am alone and miserable; man will not associate with me"

"I shall die. I shall ascend my funeral pyre triumphantly"

"My creator, make me happy, and I shall again be virtuous"

"I am not evil; I am miserable"

"My father is not a man to be trifled with as you have trifled with me"

"You are my creator, but I am your master"