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Fyodor Dostoevsky Quotes

Biography: Fyodor Dostoevsky is known for his profound novels exploring human psy... more Biography: Fyodor Dostoevsky is known for his profound novels exploring human psychology and existential themes. Born in 1821 in Moscow, he wrote classics such as "Crime and Punishment" and "The Brothers Karamazov." His works delve into morality, free will, and the human condition, influencing literature deeply. less

"Science which has become a great power in the last centuries will go on progressing and will strip away the veils covering the greatest problems of life"

Tags: Life, Knowledge, Understanding, Future, Progress

"If there is no God, everything is permitted"

Tags: Philosophy, Freedom, Ethics, Existentialism, Morality

"It is not possible to build on negative emotions. Genuine literature will come only when we replace hatred for man with love for him"

Tags: Personal growth, Love, Creativity, Positivity, Empathy

"There is no subject so old that something new cannot be said about it"

Tags: Inspiration, Wisdom, Creativity, Perspective, Innovation

"I was afraid of looking into the people's faces, their eyes were so sharp and burning. Their glances were unlike the glances of ordinary people"

Tags: Perception, Human nature, Society, Fear, Emotions

"Sarcasm: the last refuge of modest and chaste-souled people when the privacy of their soul is coarsely and intrusively invaded"

Tags: Inner peace, Sarcasm, Privacy, Modesty, Personal boundaries

"Power is given only to those who dare to lower themselves and pick it up"

Tags: Perseverance, Determination, Self-awareness, Growth, Courage

"Wealth is the number of things one can do without"

Tags: Philosophy, Freedom, Contentment, Wealth, Simplicity

"Love in action is a harsh and dreadful thing compared to love in dreams"

Tags: Philosophy, Love, Relationships, Reality, Dreams

"To love is to suffer and there can be no love otherwise"

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Love, Relationships, Life lessons

"I want to suffer to be purified by suffering"

Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Resilience, Transformation, Endurance

"What do you think, would not one tiny crime be wiped out by thousands of good deeds?"

Tags: Philosophy, Human nature, Ethics, Morality, Justice

"Men reject their prophets and slay them, but they love their martyrs and honor those whom they have slain"

Tags: Human nature, History, Legacy, Sacrifice, Honor

"I think the devil doesn't exist, but man has created him, he has created him in his own image and likeness"

Tags: Philosophy, Human nature, Psychology, Existentialism, Self-reflection

"The best way to keep a prisoner from escaping is to make sure he never knows he's in prison"

Tags: Perception, Freedom, Awareness, Control, Deception