"Beauty is mysterious as well as terrible. God and devil are fighting there, and the battlefield is the heart of man."
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Quotes by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Fyodor Dostoevsky, born on November 11, 1821, in Moscow, was a renowned Russian novelist, philosopher, and essayist whose profound insights into the human psyche have left an indelible mark on literature. Experiencing a tumultuous life marked by poverty, exile, and personal tragedy, Dostoevsky's works, including "Crime and Punishment" and "The Brothers Karamazov," delve into themes of morality, free will, and existential despair. His legacy endures, influencing countless writers and thinkers, as he continues to resonate with readers grappling with the complexities of the human condition.
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"There are things which a man is afraid to tell even to himself, and every decent man has a number of such things stored away in his mind."
Fyodor Dostoevsky
"Power is given only to those who dare to lower themselves and pick it up. Only one thing matters, one thing; to be able to dare!"
Fyodor Dostoevsky"A novel is a work of poetry. In order to write it, one must have tranquility of spirit and of impression."
Fyodor Dostoevsky"Men do not accept their prophets and slay them, but they love their martyrs and worship those whom they have tortured to death."
Fyodor Dostoevsky