Every day Quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
““Farther on, in another place, she wrote: ‘Do not consider my words as the sickly ecstasies of a diseased mind, but you are, in my opinion—perfection! I have seen you—I see you every day. I do not judge you; I have not weighed you in the scales of Reason and found you Perfection—it is simply an article of faith. But I must confess one sin against you—I love you. One should not love perfection. One should only look on it as perfection—yet I am in love with you. Though love equalizes, do not fear. I have not lowered you to my level, even in my most secret thoughts. I have written ‘Do not fear,’ as if you could fear. I would kiss your footprints if I could; but, oh! I am not putting myself on a level with you!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Brothers Karamazov” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, 1880 (excerpt)
A confession of love that transcends rational judgment, viewing perfection as faith.
In simple terms: Loving beyond reason.
Key Takeaway
Love without rational limits.
Themes
love
perfection
faith
self‑transcendence
paradox
Mood
poignant
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- spiritual seeking
- creative writing
- philosophical discourse
Key Concepts
Existential love
faith in perfection
emotional paradox
self‑sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- What does loving perfection mean to you?
- Can love exist without fear?
A Different Perspective
Perfection may be unattainable and idealized.
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