Find the perfect quote to float your boat. Shmoop breaks down key quotations from The Diary of a Madman.
Madness Quotes
"No, Fidele, you shouldn't think so," I myself saw Medji say it, "I've been bow-wow! I've been bow-wow-wow! Very sick." Ah you, pup. I confess, I was very surprised to hear her speak in human langu...
Foolishness and Folly Quotes
It's true, our work is noble, it's clean everywhere, as you never see it in the provincial government: the tables are mahogany, and the superiors address each formally. Yes, I confess, if it weren'...
Society and Class Quotes
She didn't recognize me, and I tried to wrap myself up the best I could, because the overcoat I had on was very dirty, and old-fashioned besides. Now everyone wears cloaks with tall collars, and mi...
Prejudice Quotes
In short, I wouldn't have gone to the office if it weren't for the hope of seeing the treasurer and maybe cajoling at least some pay out of that Jew in advance. What a creature! For him to hand out...