Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Quotes by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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. And having no respect he ceases to love.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart. The really great men must, I think, have great sadness on earth.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

To go wrong in one's own way is better than to go right in someone else's.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

What is hell? I maintain that it is the suffering of being unable to love.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky