Stephen CraneIf I am going to be drowned–if I am going to be drowned–if I am going to be drowned, why, in the name of the seven mad gods who rule the sea, was I allowed to come thus far and contemplate sand and trees?
About This Quote
This quote is the result of a short story by Edgar Allen Poe. In it, a man who is drowning experiences a strange sequence of thoughts and emotions. The man eventually realizes how unfair the situation is and eventually starts to make peace with his impending death.
Source: The Open Boat And Other Stories
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