# The Castle of Otranto

- Author: [Horace Walpole](https://www.leafyquotes.com/horace-walpole.md)
- Quotes: 8
- Book page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/horace-walpole/the-castle-of-otranto

## Quotes

> “Heaven,” replied Manfred, “does not send Heralds to question the title of a lawful Prince. I doubt whether it even notifies its will through Friars—but that is your affair, not mine.

> And is anybody unhappy about another, unless they are in love with them?

> Manfred was not one of those savage tyrants who wanton in cruelty unprovoked. The circumstances of his fortune had given an asperity to his temper, which was naturally humane; and his virtues were always ready to operate, when his passions did not obscure his reason.

> “My councils do not need a Friar’s intervention,” said Manfred; “and of all men living is that hoary traitor the only one whom you delight to confer with?”

> “Peace, simpleton!” said the Princess. “Though he said he was unhappy, it does not follow that he must be in love.”

> You think me ambitious: ambition, alas! is composed of more rugged materials. If I were ambitious, I should not for so many years have been a prey to all the hell of conscientious scruples.

> Have done with this rhapsody of impertinence.

> Thy purpose is as odious as thy resentment is contemptible.