Fleeing Quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
““He was so perplexed that, in spite of everything surrounding him, he stood several times stock still in the middle of the pavement, completely possessed by the thought of his recent horrible humiliation; at that instant he was dying, disappearing; then he suddenly set off again like mad and ran and ran without looking back, as though he were pursued, as though he were fleeing from some still more awful calamity.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Crime and Punishment, 1866
A character is paralyzed by humiliation, then frantic, as if fleeing an unseen disaster.
In simple terms: Humiliation can trigger panic and irrational escape.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and manage emotional overwhelm.
Themes
psychology
humiliation
panic
Mood
intense
dramatic
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- stress management
- mental health
Key Concepts
existential dread
psychological crisis
flight response
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your own panic responses?
- How can you regain composure?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may exaggerate emotional response beyond realistic behavior.
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