5 Best Robert Louis Stevenson Quotes

“I learned to recognise the thorough and primitive duality of man.”

Jekyll's confession, explaining his discovery of the dual nature within himself.

“If he be Mr. Hyde, I shall be Mr. Seek.”

Utterson's pun to his friend, expressing his determination to find Hyde.

“I am the chief of sinners, I am the chief of sufferers also.”

Jekyll's statement in his confession, acknowledging his guilt and suffering.

“He was the first of mankind that was ever dissected.”

A phrase from the novella, referring to Hyde's evil nature being exposed.

“The last I think; for, O my poor old Harry Jekyll, if ever I read Satan's signature upon a face, it is on that of your new friend.”

Utterson's thought upon seeing Hyde for the first time.