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The Most Dangerous Game
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"The Most Dangerous Game" Quotes

A big-game hunter becomes the prey in a deadly game of survival on a remote island.

Quotes

The world is made up of two classes—the hunters and the huntees.

Richard Connell

societyclass

I refuse to believe that so modern and civilized a young man as you seem to be harbors romantic ideas about the value of human life.

Richard Connell

societymorality

The best sport in the world.

Richard Connell

sport

After the debacle in Russia I left the country, for it was imprudent for an officer of the Czar to stay there. Many noble Russians lost everything. I, luckily, had invested heavily in American securities, so I shall never have to open a tearoom in Monte Carlo or drive a taxi in Paris.

Richard Connell

fortunesurvival

The weak of the world were put here to give the strong pleasure.

Richard Connell

powermorality

I am a hunter, not a murderer.

Richard Connell

moralityhunting

Ivan is an incredibly strong fellow, but he has the misfortune to be deaf and dumb. A simple fellow, but, I’m afraid, like all his race, a bit of a savage.

Richard Connell

prejudicediscrimination

The world is really a terrible place.

Richard Connell

Thank you, I’m a hunter, not a murderer.

Richard Connell

Ivan is an incredibly strong fellow, but he has the misfortune to be deaf and dumb.

Richard Connell