Quote by Henryk Sienkiewicz
I might have been your happiness, and became your misfortune. I am the cause of your death, for if I had been a different man, if I had not been wanting in all principles, all foundations of life, there would not have come upon you the shocks that killed you.
Summary
This quote reflects the self-reflection of an individual who believes that they were responsible for the misfortune and eventual death of someone they cared about. The speaker acknowledges that their own lack of integrity and principles played a significant role in causing painful experiences for the other person. They express regret for not being a better person and suggest that had they been different, the person they address would not have suffered the destructive consequences that ultimately led to their demise.