Coffin Quote by John William Polidori
““I have likewise heard it stated, that one boy fell a-kicking the coffin on his way to the grave, who is still living and lifelike, and that a girl, as the doctors were cutting her up, threw herself off the table. I cannot vouch for the truth of these singular and cruel incidents, although I heard them related as facts; but with regard to my own case there can be no dispute.””
About This Quote
Source Story: The Vampyre, 1819
The narrator recounts bizarre, possibly fictional deaths, emphasizing uncertainty about truth while asserting his own experience is indisputable.
In simple terms: Narrator doubts strange stories but is sure of his own case.
Key Takeaway
Trust your own experience over sensational rumors.
Themes
uncertainty
truth
personal experience
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
philosophical
anecdotal
When to use this quote
- medical anomalies
- historical tales
- personal testimony
Key Concepts
skepticism
anecdotal evidence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify extraordinary claims?
- What weight should personal experience have?
A Different Perspective
Stories may be exaggerated, obscuring facts.
