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“I passed by your lodging just now, and thought: 'I'll go in to him; he is kinder than any of them, and he was there at the time.' Forgive a poor creature who's no use to anyone; i'll go away directly; I'm going…” quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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““I passed by your lodging just now, and thought: 'I'll go in to him; he is kinder than any of them, and he was there at the time.' Forgive a poor creature who's no use to anyone; i'll go away directly; I'm going…””

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.

Compassion leads to helping those in need, even when they seem useless.

In simple terms: Kindness toward the marginalized.

Key Takeaway

Offer help without expecting return.

Themes

compassion altruism humanity

Mood

empathetic inspired

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • community support
  • helping strangers

Key Concepts

ethical responsibility social empathy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who can you assist today?
  • What limits your capacity to give?
A Different Perspective

Helping may strain resources; balance is required.

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