Crime and Punishment Quotes

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The fear of appearances is the first symptom of impotence.

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Indeed, in that sense we’re all rather often almost like mad people, only with the slight difference that the ‘sick’ are somewhat madder than we are, so that it’s necessary to draw a line here.

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Power is given only to him who dares to stoop and take it ... one must have the courage to dare.

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I don't need you to tell me I'm not well, though I don't really know what's wrong with me; I think I'm five times healthier than you are.

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Strength, strength is what I need; nothing can be done without strength; and strength must be gained by strength.

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You see I kept asking myself then: why am I so stupid that if others are stupid—and I know they are—yet I won't be wiser?

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Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart.

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Perhaps," you will add, grinning, "those who have never been slapped will also not understand" - thereby politely hinting that I, too, may have experienced a slap in my life, and am therefore speaking as a connoisseur.

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Suffering is part and parcel of extensive intelligence and a feeling heart.

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Because I couldn't bear my burden and have come to throw it on another: you suffer too, and I shall feel better! And can you love such a mean wretch?

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Break what must be broken, once for all, that's all, and take the suffering on oneself.

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Was it all put into words, or did both understand that they had the same thing at heart and in their minds, so that there was no need to speak of it aloud, and better not to speak of it?

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—No, no le dije una palabra de eso; de cualquier manera, no habría comprendido. Pienso que, si con la ayuda de la lógica se puede convencer a alguien de que no hay razón para llorar, dejará de llorar de inmediato. Está claro. ¿No le parece qu...

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It is man's unique privilege, among all other organisms. By pursuing falsehood you will arrive at the truth!

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Well, sir, it is precisely my notion that one sees and learns most of all by observing our younger generations.

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