THE OLD MAN in Classic Quotes

1  The old man, whom I soon perceived to be blind, employed his leisure hours on his instrument or in contemplation.

Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 12

2  The old man had, in the meantime, been pensive, but on the appearance of his companions he assumed a more cheerful air, and they sat down to eat.

Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 11

3  The old man, leaning on his son, walked each day at noon, when it did not rain, as I found it was called when the heavens poured forth its waters.

Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 12

4  The old man, I could perceive, often endeavoured to encourage his children, as sometimes I found that he called them, to cast off their melancholy.

Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 12

5  The old man returned to the cottage, and the youth, with tools different from those he had used in the morning, directed his steps across the fields.

Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 11

6  The old man paused and then continued, 'If you will unreservedly confide to me the particulars of your tale, I perhaps may be of use in undeceiving them.'

Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 15

7  The old man appeared enraptured and said some words which Agatha endeavoured to explain to Safie, and by which he appeared to wish to express that she bestowed on him the greatest delight by her music.

Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 13