Chapter 6 Quotes — Frankenstein

Ever since the fatal night, the end of my labours, and the beginning of my misfortunes, I had conceived a violent antipathy even to the name of natural philosophy.

The blue lake and snow-clad mountains—they never change; and I think our placid home and our contented hearts are regulated by the same immutable laws.

A selfish pursuit had cramped and narrowed me, until your gentleness and affection warmed and opened my senses; I became the same happy creature who, a few years ago, loved and beloved by all, had no sorrow or care.

When happy, inanimate nature had the power of bestowing on me the most delightful sensations.

When you read their writings, life appears to consist in a warm sun and a garden of roses,—in the smiles and frowns of a fair enemy, and the fire that consumes your own heart.

I felt as if he had placed carefully, one by one, in my view those instruments which were to be afterwards used in putting me to a slow and cruel death.

Get well—and return to us. You will find a happy, cheerful home and friends who love you dearly.

The present season was indeed divine; the flowers of spring bloomed in the hedges, while those of summer were already in bud.

"D—n the fellow!" cried he; "why, M. Clerval, I assure you he has outstript us all."

My own spirits were high, and I bounded along with feelings of unbridled joy and hilarity.