Sanger Rainsford Quotes

“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. Surely your experiences in the war.”

“One superstitious sailor can taint the whole ship’s company with his fear.

“He stood there, rubbing his injured shoulder, and Rainsford, with fear again gripping his heart, heard the general’s mocking laugh ring through the jungle.”

“The best sport in the world.”

“Be a realist. The world is made up of two classes--the hunters and the huntees. Luckily, you and I are hunters.”

“You see, I read all books on hunting published in English, French, and Russian. I have but one passion in my life, Mr. Rainsford, and it is the hunt.”

“Simply this: hunting had ceased to be what you call `a sporting proposition.′ It had become too easy. I always got my quarry. Always. There is no greater bore than perfection.”

“At daybreak Rainsford, lying near the swamp, was awakened by a sound that made him know that he had new things to learn about fear.”

“I congratulate you . . . You have won the game.”

“I must do something. Now, mine is an analytical mind, Mr. Rainsford. Doubtless that is why I enjoy the problems of the chase.

“Your brain against mine. Your woodcraft against mine. Your strength and stamina against mine. Outdoor chess!”

“It was flight now, a desperate, hopeless flight, that carried him on for some hours.”

“I have played the fox, now I must play the cat of the fable.”