Fyodor Dostoevsky Quote

The secret of existence does not only consist of living, but in knowing what one lives for.

I believe in eternal life in this world, there are moments when time suddenly stops to give way to eternity.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

True pain, the kind that makes us suffer deeply, sometimes makes even the thoughtless man serious and steady; even the poor in spirit become wiser after great pain.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Brothers, do not fear the sin of men; love the man even in his sin, for such love resembles God.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Man takes pleasure in listing his sorrows, but does not list his joys.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Woman, only the devil knows what she is; I do not know at all.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

It is when you separate that you feel and understand the strength with which you love.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Jealous people are the first to forgive, all women know it.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

After a failure, the best-laid plans seem absurd.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

There are two kinds of jealousy: that of love and that of self-love.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

You have to want to the extreme to achieve the end; everything else is insignificant.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

It's difficult to judge beauty: beauty is an enigma.

Fyodor Dostoevsky