Toga Quote by Fjodor Mihajlovič Dostojevski
““Ne vrijeđa to što oni lažu, jer laž se može svagda oprostiti, laž je draga, jer vodi istini. Nije to, nego me ljuti što lažu i svojoj se laži klanjaju.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Crime and Punishment, 1866
Lying is cheap and easily forgiven, but it angers the liar when others also lie and worship falsehoods.
In simple terms: Lying is cheap but hurts the liar when truth is ignored.
Key Takeaway
Beware the corrosive effect of falsehoods.
Themes
morality
truth
anger
Mood
pensive
critical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- political discourse
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
ethical conflict
self-deception
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you judge others' lies more harshly than your own?
- How does collective dishonesty affect personal integrity?
A Different Perspective
the quote is a paraphrase, not a direct line.
