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"[. . .] in certain instances it is, undeniably, more worthy of respect to give oneself up to an enthusiasm, even though it be an irrational one, which none the less proceeds from a great love, than not to give oneself up to it at all. And in one's young years all the more so, for a youth who is always reasonable is not to be relied upon and too cheap is his price - that is my opinion!"

Alyosha is pretty relatable in the first third of the book - just an INFP to the core trying to help his family and friends process their emotions and think things through with empathy to prevent tragedy. Like so much here would be resolved if folks just talked it out and were candid with eachother!

"I don't know whether you notice it, but it seems like every other word you say is California"