Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend it.
The creature says it when Victor, meeting him on the glacier, tries to attack him. The creature easily eludes him and asks to be heard before Victor vents his hatred on his head.
Beware, for I am fearless and therefore powerful.
Remember that I am thy creature; I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel, whom thou drivest from joy for no misdeed.
All the world’s a stage, / And all the men and women merely players;
Because I could not stop for Death – / He kindly stopped for me –
The country needs and, unless I mistake its temper, the country demands bold, persistent experimentation. It is common sense to take a method and try it: If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.