Every Minute Quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
““Above all, avoid falsehood, every kind of falsehood, especially falseness to yourself. Watch over your own deceitfulness and look into it every hour, every minute. Avoid being scornful, both to others and to yourself.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Crime and Punishment, 1866
Emphasizes personal honesty and self‑scrutiny, warning against self‑deception and contempt toward oneself and others.
In simple terms: Be truthful to yourself and others.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑awareness and humility.
Themes
honesty
self‑reflection
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- therapy sessions
- leadership feedback
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you examine your own motives?
- What habits help you stay honest?
A Different Perspective
Self‑deception can be subtle and hard to detect without external input.
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