Fyodor Dostoyevsky Quotes

Change is what people fear most.

Man is fond of counting his troubles but he does not count his joys. If he counted them up as he ought to he would see that every lot has enough happiness provided for it.

We are all happy if we only knew it.

I admit that twice two makes four is an excellent thing but if we are to give everything its due twice two makes five is sometimes a very charming thing too.

Who doesn't desire his father's death?

Every time you pray if your prayer is sincere there will be new feeling and new meaning in it which will give you fresh courage and you will understand that prayer is an education.

If you want to be respected by others the great thing is to respect yourself.

Originality and the feeling of one's own dignity are achieved only through work and struggle.