Frankenstein Quotes
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"I am malicious because I am miserable. Am I not shunned and hated by all mankind?"
Context
Mary Shelley was way ahead of the game on the nature vs. nurture debate.
We're in the middle of Frankenstein, and the monster is blaming his, uh, homicidal tendencies on the fact that everyone hates him.
Where you've heard it
Google "nature vs. nurture."
The debate continues.
Pretentious Factor
If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.
Blaming your attitude on your upbringing is one thing. Killing people because of it? No thank you.