A man who lies to himself, and believes his own lies becomes unable to recognize truth, either in himself or in anyone else, and he ends up losing re…

- Fyodor Dostoevsky

The world says: "You have needs - satisfy them. You have as much right as the rich and the mighty. Don't hesitate to satisfy your needs; indeed, expa…

- Fyodor Dostoevsky

He who masters the grey everyday is a hero.

- Fyodor Dostoevsky

The darker the night, the brighter the stars, The deeper the grief, the closer is God!

- Fyodor Dostoevsky

Compassion is the chief law of human existence.

- Fyodor Dostoevsky

Nothing in this world is harder than speaking the truth, nothing easier than flattery.

- Fyodor Dostoevsky

The most offensive is not their lying - one can always forgive lying - lying is a delightful thing, for it leads to truth - what is offensive is that…

- Fyodor Dostoevsky

The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.

- Fyodor Dostoevsky

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 Dostoevsky