Bondage Quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky
“What can become of him if he is in such bondage to the habit of satisfying the innumerable desires he has created for himself? He is isolated, and what concern has he with the rest of humanity? They have succeeded in accumulating a greater mass of objects, but the joy in the world has grown less.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Crime and Punishment, 1866
The quote warns that obsessive pursuit of endless desires isolates the individual and diminishes collective joy.
In simple terms: Obsessive desire leads to isolation and less happiness.
Key Takeaway
Limit endless wants to reconnect with humanity.
Themes
isolation
desire
humanity
materialism
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- social critique
- philosophical discussion
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your desires affect your relationships?
- Can joy be found beyond possessions?
A Different Perspective
Human connection requires more than material accumulation.
![“The whole story of creation, incarnation and our incorporation into the fellowship of Christ’s body tells us that God desires us.…We are created so that we may be caught up in [the self-giving love of the Trinity]; so that we may grow into the wholehearted love of God by learning that God loves us…” quote by Wesley Hill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/47b/wesley-hill-47693_christian-community_the-whole-story-of-creation-incarnation_1589551.jpg)
