Fyodor Dostoevsky Famous Quotes



The second half of a man's life is made up of nothing but the habits he has acquired during the first half.

The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its prisons.

Neither man or nation can exist without a sublime idea.

"If you want to be respected by others the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you."


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