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Love Quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky

“I sometimes think love consists precisely of the voluntary gift by the loved object of the right to tyrannize over it.” quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky
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“I sometimes think love consists precisely of the voluntary gift by the loved object of the right to tyrannize over it.”

Fyodor Dostoevsky

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Brothers Karamazov, 1880

Love can be a voluntary surrender, granting the beloved power to dominate, reflecting complex dynamics of affection.

In simple terms: Love may involve giving power to the loved one.

Key Takeaway

Recognize love’s power dynamics.

Themes

love power volition

Mood

philosophical reflective

Type

psychology relationships ethics

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • marriage
  • parenting
  • friendship

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you feel love gives control to the other?
  • How can love remain balanced?
A Different Perspective

Romanticizing power can lead to unhealthy dependence.

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