Batavia's Graveyard Quotes

“psychopaths have a narcissistic and grossly inflated view of their self-worth and importance, a truly astonishing egocentricity and sense of entitlement, and see themselves as the centre of the universe, as superior beings who are justified in living according to their own rules.”
― Mike Dash, Batavia's Graveyard

“The pack of all disasters has moulded together and fallen on my neck.” FRANCISCO PELSAERT”
― Mike Dash, Batavia's Graveyard: The True Story of the Mad Heretic Who Led History's Bloodiest Meeting

“The gunner drew a knife and slashed at Gerritsz’s back, bawling: “Out, cats and dogs—you have been masters here long enough, now I [will be master] for a while.” The steward ran for his life, leaving the bottle room unguarded, and soon several of Janssen’s shipmates had joined him in sampling the fine wines and spirits within.”
― Mike Dash, Batavia's Graveyard: The True Story of the Mad Heretic Who Led History's Bloodiest Meeting

“Who Wants to Be Stabbed to Death?” “What a godless life is that which has been lived here.” FRANCISCO PELSAERT”
― Mike Dash, Batavia's Graveyard: The True Story of the Mad Heretic Who Led History's Bloodiest Meeting