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 respect for himself and for others. When he has no respect for anyone, he can no longer love, and, in order to divert himself, having no love in him, he yields to his impulses, indulges in the lowest forms of pleasure, and behaves in the end like an animal. And it all comes from lying - lying to others and to yourself.
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
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
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…
He who masters the grey everyday is a hero. - Fyodor Dostoevsky
He who masters the grey everyday is a hero.
The darker the night, the brighter the stars, The deeper the grief, the closer is God! - Fyodor Dostoevsky
The darker the night, the brighter the stars, The deeper the grief, the closer is God!
Compassion is the chief law of human existence. - Fyodor Dostoevsky
Compassion is the chief law of human existence.
Nothing in this world is harder than speaking the truth, nothing easier than flattery. - Fyodor Dostoevsky
Nothing in this world is harder than speaking the truth, nothing easier than flattery.
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 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…
The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for. - Fyodor Dostoevsky
The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.
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
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.
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