Cripples Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
“He knew that Hop-Frog was not fond of wine; for it excited the poor cripple almost to madness; and madness is no comfortable feeling.”
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “Hop-Frog” by Edgar Allan Poe, 1849
The character’s wine triggers a near‑madness, showing how some pleasures can be dangerously intoxicating.
In simple terms: Wine drives him near madness.
Beware excess that destabilizes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Social gatherings
- personal coping
- stress relief
- substance use
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your own loss of control?
- Can moderation replace excess?
Not all indulgences are harmless; context matters.