Absolute truth Quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky
“Woe to the suicides! I believe that there can be none more miserable than they. Oh, there are some who remain proud and fierce even in hell, in spite of their certain knowledge and contemplation of the absolute truth; there are some fearful ones who have given themselves over to Satan and his proud spirit entirely. For such, hell is voluntary and ever consuming; they are tortured by their own choice. For they have cursed themselves, cursing God and life. And they will burn in the fire of their own wrath forever and yearn for death and annihilation. But they will not attain to death.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Brothers Karamazov, 1880
The quote condemns those who, despite knowing truth, choose self‑destructive pride, making their own suffering a voluntary hell.
In simple terms: Choosing pride over humility leads to self‑inflicted misery.
Key Takeaway
Avoid pride, seek humility.
Themes
pride
self‑destruction
spiritual torment
choice
consequence
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- moral counseling
- spiritual guidance
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
existentialism
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever feel trapped by your own choices?
- How can humility transform suffering?
A Different Perspective
The view assumes all suffering is self‑chosen, ignoring external oppression.
