“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.”
― Crime and Punishment
― Crime and Punishment
“We sometimes encounter people, even perfect strangers, who begin to interest us at first sight, somehow suddenly, all at once, before a word has been spoken.”
― Crime and Punishment
― Crime and Punishment
“When reason fails, the devil helps!”
― Crime and Punishment
― Crime and Punishment
“The fear of appearances is the first symptom of impotence.”
― Crime and Punishment
― Crime and Punishment
“Do you understand, sir, do you understand what it means when you have absolutely nowhere to turn?" Marmeladov’s question came suddenly into his mind "for every man must have somewhere to turn...”
― Crime and Punishment
― Crime and Punishment
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