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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
"Realists do not fear the results of their study."
Tags: Philosophy, Courage, Critical thinking, Fearlessness, Realism
"People speak sometimes about the "bestial" cruelty of man, but that is terribly unjust and offensive to beasts, no animal could ever be so cruel as a man, so artfully, so artistically cruel."
Tags: Philosophy, Human nature, Ethics, Morality, Behavior
"The greatest happiness is to know the source of unhappiness."
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Self-discovery
"I say let the world go to hell, but I should always have my tea."
Tags: Philosophy, Perspective, Individualism, Comfort, Worldview
"Man only likes to count his troubles; he doesn't calculate his happiness."
Tags: Philosophy, Mindset, Positivity, Perspective, Happiness
"To go wrong in one's own way is better than to go right in someone else's."
Tags: Personal growth, Self-discovery, Individuality, Authenticity, Independence
"The cleverest of all, in my opinion, is the man who calls himself a fool at least once a month."
Tags: Philosophy, Self-improvement, Wisdom, Self-awareness, Growth
"If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you."
Tags: Personal growth, Confidence, Inner strength, Self-worth, Respect
"Much unhappiness has come into the world because of bewilderment and things left unsaid."
Tags: Relationships, Mental health, Understanding, Conflict, Regret
"Nothing in this world is harder than speaking the truth, nothing easier than flattery."
Tags: Human nature, Authenticity, Truth, Communication, Integrity
"It takes something more than intelligence to act intelligently."
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Insight, Decision-making, Intelligence
"The soul is healed by being with children."
Tags: Spirituality, Well-being, Joy, Healing, Family
"Man is sometimes extraordinarily, passionately, in love with suffering, and that is a fact."
Tags: Philosophy, Love, Human nature, Psychology, Passion
"Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others."
Tags: Personal growth, Self-awareness, Truth, Introspection, Integrity
"Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most."
Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Courage, Change, Progress
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