Engineering Quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky
“To strive consciously for an object and to engage in engineering -- that is, incessantly and eternally to make new roads, wherever they may lead.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Crime and Punishment, 1866
Purposeful effort and relentless innovation create new pathways, regardless of destination.
In simple terms: Strive and innovate to forge new paths.
Key Takeaway
Pursue goals relentlessly.
Themes
purpose
innovation
perseverance
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- research
- product development
- career planning
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
creative engineering
visionary thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What new road are you building?
- How do you balance persistence with self‑care?
A Different Perspective
Obsession may lead to burnout or neglect of wellbeing.
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