Famous Quotes by Dostoevsky
- Every beginning is for everyone, but perseverance is for the sincere.
- Those who fear the wolf do not venture into the forest.
- It is the little things that distinguish a person.
- We must move together with steps that are silent.
- Humans learn to endure everything here.
- No one in this world can be my judge.
- A woman who loves a man desires that he controls her.
- If God did not exist, everything would be permissible, even crime.
- A ruler who relies on the wealthy is like someone building on sand.
- Everything in the universe is innocent and perfect, except for man.
- It is the mind that guides me, yet it is also what has led me astray.
- Talent requires love; it needs to be understood.
- The most dreadful aspect of the situation, in my view, is that I understood everything.
- Humans sometimes love destruction and chaos; this is indisputable.
- I am a skilled master of communicating without words, the art of silence.
- Anyone who respects themselves must endure insults and humiliations.
- People hate the strong but obey them, while they love the weak yet despise them.
- Only those who have lost life or come close to losing it truly understand its meaning.
- People tolerate you with remarkable understanding as long as you possess wealth.
- Excessive awareness is merely a flaw, a real and complete affliction.
- When they listened to me, I could see they could not grasp the meaning of my words.
- Every father in the world harbors a deep-seated resentment towards his daughter’s husband, no matter how he pretends otherwise.
- Often, you must realize your greatness for maintaining the same strength despite all the upheaval.
- I avoid discussing matters that I’ve resolved; I loathe arguments and never debate.
- The solitary hearts that we perceive as harsh are, in fact, the most beautiful hearts, dear sirs.
- Be cautious and act discreetly; when you are happy and enthusiastic, you may reveal too much.
- It is said that one sign of strong thought is that nothing surprises a person.
- It is not modest to impose your friendship on someone.
- Dear friends, I am not cultured, but I can feel and empathize.
- A person should not resemble the masses; be different even if it means being alone.
- The best way to prevent a prisoner from escaping is to ensure they do not realize they are in a prison.
- Absolute power, unchecked, is a form of pleasure, even if it’s the power over a fly.
- Just hide away again, remain a mystery, and distance yourself from the trivial; be great so that only the great can read you.
- A person cannot learn a new philosophy or path in life without paying a price.
Quotations from Dostoevsky
- Taking a new step or speaking a new word is what people fear the most.
- Poverty is not a sin, but sin lies in being rich and humiliating others.
- How fortunate are those who have nothing worthy to lock behind closed doors.
- Suffering is the only source of awareness, even though I initially claimed that awareness is the worst attribute of humanity.
- Winter is cold for those who lack warm memories.
- I possess a strange trait: I can hate places and things as I do people.
- If you reach a point you cannot dare to cross, you will suffer; if you do cross it, you may suffer even more.
- Humans are cowards, yet the one who calls them cowards is also a coward.
- Glory does not feed anyone.
Remarkable Quotes by Dostoevsky
- The less fortunate do not wish to see others being charitable to them; it troubles their souls deeply.
- Compassion is now banned by science.
- A generous heart can love out of pity.
- A piece of bread always appears larger when seen in someone else’s hand.
- Every person needs a refuge where they can feel warmth and compassion.
- No one other than myself can truly understand the depth of my pain, simply because they are not me.
- Dear Sir, poverty is not a vice, nor is addiction a virtue, but misery is indeed a vice.
- What can a sane person talk about that brings the greatest joy? The answer is to talk about themselves.
- Even when the path stretches ahead, one must let go of their fears, and they shall let go of you.
- He continued to believe until his last breath that his time had not yet come and that his glory was undoubtedly approaching.
- To love another, one must remain hidden; if one’s face is seen, love will disappear.
- It is not enough for someone to be smart to act wisely.
- It is insufficient to merely be intelligent to avoid being deceived; one must also possess a sensitive heart.
- Do you know the charm one can surrender to when a woman is in love?
Most Beautiful Quotes by Dostoevsky
- Those who fear the wolf do not venture into the forest.
- I believe that great men must feel a profound sadness on this earth.
- Everything in humanity is a matter of habit; habit is the great engine of human life.
- It delights me that you can at least blush.
- For a long time, I have lost track of what is happening in the world.
- Because I am a simple, gentle, quiet, and kind-hearted person, it was unacceptable for them, and I inevitably had to pay the price.