Folly Quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
““Can you blame me, my dear, for looking on this attachment as a romantic folly inspired by that cursed Shakespeare who will poke his nose where he is not wanted?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Brothers Karamazov, 1880
The speaker questions whether love is a folly driven by romantic ideals and literary influence.
In simple terms: Love may be seen as a romantic mistake inspired by literature.
Key Takeaway
Question the motives behind your attachments.
Themes
love
romanticism
literary influence
self‑awareness
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Existentialism
psychology
artistic inspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your romantic choices?
- Do literary heroes shape your expectations?
A Different Perspective
Romantic ideals can blind us to practical realities.
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