Birth Quote by H. H. Holmes
“I was born with the devil in me...”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Crime confession, 1895
He claims an innate darkness within himself, suggesting a self-aware acknowledgment of evil.
In simple terms: He admits a devilish nature.
Key Takeaway
Confront inner darkness.
Themes
evil
self
identity
Mood
dark
analytical
Type
psychological
historical
When to use this quote
- criminal profiling
- psychological counseling
- self-help literature
Key Concepts
psychopathy
self-awareness
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you truly understand your darkness?
- Can self‑recognition change behavior?
A Different Perspective
Might be self‑delusion.
![“I was born with the devil in me,' [Holmes] wrote. 'I could not help the fact that I was a murderer, no more than the poet can help the inspiration to sing.” quote by Erik Larson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b87/erik-larson-1710_born_i-was-born-with-the-devil-in-me-holmes-w_2779169.jpg)
