Memorable Quotes from Robert Urquhart
8 quotesThe Dangers of Obsession in Science
Paul Krempe
Have you ever been in that laboratory of his? No. You cannot possibly conceive the dreadful thing he's proposing to do.
Elizabeth
What are you trying to tell me Paul? That Victor's wicked? Insane?
Paul Krempe
Neither wicked nor insane. He's just so dedicated to his work that he can't see the terrible consequences that could result.
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The Quest for a Superior Brain
Baron Frankenstein
I told you I was the last state but one: the brain. A brain of superior intellect, a lifetime of knowledge already behind it. Imagine that, Paul. My creature will be born with a lifetime of knowledge!
Paul Krempe
Victor, where will this brain to come from?
Baron Frankenstein
...I'll get it.
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Building the Complex Structure of Humanity
Baron Frankenstein
Forget the whole. Now we must take the parts... limbs, organs, and then we must build.
Paul Krempe
Build what?
Baron Frankenstein
The most complex thing known to man: man himself.
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Confrontation Over Morality and Responsibility
Paul Krempe
I thought I'd find you here.
Baron Frankenstein
That was very intelligent of you. Now that you've found me, what do you want?
Paul Krempe
You killed the old man, didn't you? And now you're mutilating his body.
Baron Frankenstein
Mutilating? I've removed his brain. Mutilating has nothing to do with it.
Paul Krempe
I can't prove you murdered him, but I can stop you using his brain.
Baron Frankenstein
Why? He has no further use for it.
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The Urgency of Destruction and Success
Paul Krempe
This thing must be destroyed before it regains consciousness. Do you hear me, Victor?
Baron Frankenstein
What did you say?
Paul Krempe
You must destroy this thing now.
Baron Frankenstein
Don't you see? I've succeeded!
Paul Krempe
Yes, nearly succeeded in getting yourself killed. Another 10 seconds and you...
Baron Frankenstein
This is my creation.
Paul Krempe
Yes, a criminal lunatic. It tried to kill you...
Baron Frankenstein
That's the brain. When you attacked me, it was damaged. That makes it your fault, Paul. Your fault that it is not what I intended it to be. I can repair the brain. It's what I've done that counts. I've created a being.
Paul Krempe
You promised to destroy it.
Baron Frankenstein
When I've carried out my research.
Paul Krempe
Don't you see you've created a monster?
Baron Frankenstein
That doesn't matter. I shall operate on the brain tomorrow. It shouldn't take long.
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A Confrontation Over Ethical Boundaries
Paul Krempe
For your sake, and to protect Elizabeth, I've so far kept silent. Now I shall go to the authorities and have them destroy that creature. And see that you pay for these atrocities.
Baron Frankenstein
No!
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Meeting at the Frankenstein Residence
Paul Krempe
Is this the home of the Frankenstein family?
Young Victor
It is.
Paul Krempe
I'm Paul Krempe. I have an appointment with Baron Frankenstein. You must be Victor. I'm going to be your tutor.
Young Victor
So I understand. But surely it isn't settled yet.
Paul Krempe
I thought this was just an interview to decide...
Young Victor
Whether you were suitable for the position.
Paul Krempe
Yes, but I've had correspondence with the Baron... and he seemed satisfied with my qualifications.
Young Victor
That's right, he did, didn't he?
Paul Krempe
I expect he wanted to see what I look like.
Young Victor
That must have been it.
Paul Krempe
Will you tell your father that I'm here?
Young Victor
My father is dead.
Paul Krempe
That's ridiculous. I had a letter...
Young Victor
He's been dead for 10 years. It was I who advertised for a tutor. It was I who wrote to you.
Paul Krempe
You're the Baron then, are you?
Young Victor
And have been since I was 5 years old.
Paul Krempe
And you want a tutor for your son?
Young Victor
I thought it would save a lot of explanation by letter. A difficult thing at the best of times. I fail to see that the disclosure of the facts can make any difference. You were to be engaged as my tutor, subject to the Baron's approval. You will take up the position. You will be paid as arranged.
Paul Krempe
By whom?
Young Victor
By the Baron. I'm quite rich. Do you still want the position?
Paul Krempe
I should be honored, Herr Baron.
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The Blame Game Between Frankenstein and Krempe
Paul Krempe
Is this your creature of superior intellect? Your perfect physical being, this animal! Ask it a question of advanced physics. It's got a brain with a lifetime of knowledge, it should find it simple.
Baron Frankenstein
Shall I tell you something, Paul? There you see the result of your handiwork as much as mine, I gave him life, I put a brain in his head, but I chose a good brain, a brilliant one. It was you who damaged it, you who put a bullet in the wretched thing. This is your fault, Paul! Do you understand that? Your fault.
Paul Krempe
Yes I understand.
Baron Frankenstein
But you won't win, Paul. And shall I tell you why you won't win? Because I shall carry on, if I can't cure it by brain surgery then I'll get another brain, and another, and another!
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