Quotes from Rainsford in The Most Dangerous Game with page numbers

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What are some quotes Rainsford said?

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

What are some quotes from The Most Dangerous Game?

“There is no greater bore than perfection.” “Sometimes I think evil is a tangible thing - with wave lengths, just as sound and light have.” “The world is made up of two classes - the hunters and the huntees.” “Don't talk rot, Whitney," said Rainsford.

What does Rainsford say when he kills Zaroff?

At the very end of the story, Rainsford insists on killing or being killed. “I am still a beast at bay,” he said, in a low, hoarse voice. Get ready, General Zaroff” (57). At the end of the story, Rainsford “had never slept in a better bed” (57), indicating that he is at peace with having killed Zaroff.

What does Rainsford say is The Most Dangerous Game?

“I've always thought,” said Rainsford, “that the Cape buffalo is the most dangerous of all big game.”