The phrase "what is a man but a miserable pile of secrets" is a quote from the video game Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. In the game, the character Dracula says this line in response to Richter Belmonts statement that "respect and a loving heart are what truly lead humanity". The quote is meant to convey Draculas belief that humans are deceitful and hide their true nature from each other and themselves. The line has become popular in internet culture and has been used in memes and remixes.