The Elephant Man quotes

People are frightened by what they don't understand.

John Merrick

Because of the extensive area covered by papillomatus growths, the patient has been called "The Elephant Man".

Dr. Frederick Treves

Mrs. Kendal: Why, Mr. Merrick, you're not an elephant man at all.
John Merrick: Oh no?
Mrs. Kendal: Oh no... no... you're a Romeo.

Mrs. Kendal, John Merrick