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“Everything is habit with men, everything even in their social and political relations. Habit is the great motive-power.” quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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““Everything is habit with men, everything even in their social and political relations. Habit is the great motive-power.””

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human behavior is driven by ingrained habits, shaping personal and societal interactions.

In simple terms: Habits drive actions and relations.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and reshape habits.

Themes

habit human nature society psychology

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • political decisions
  • daily routines

Key Concepts

determinism behavioral patterns

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habit governs your major decisions?
  • How can you become aware of hidden habits?
A Different Perspective

Habits can be unconscious and hard to change.

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