Dreams Quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
““I am sorry I cannot say anything more comforting, for active love is a harsh and fearful thing compared with love in dreams. Love in dreams thirsts for immediate action, quickly performed, and with everyone watching. Indeed, it will go so far as the giving even of one's life, provided it does not take long but is soon over, as in stage, and everyone is looking on and praising. Whereas active love is labor and perseverance, and for some people, perhaps, a whole science.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Crime and Punishment, 1866
Active love requires sustained effort and perseverance, unlike fleeting, idealized love that seeks quick, dramatic gestures.
In simple terms: Real love is hard work, not just romance.
Key Takeaway
Invest in lasting commitment.
Themes
love
perseverance
reality
effort
science
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- marriage
- friendship
- parenting
- teamwork
Key Concepts
Existentialism
human nature
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance passion with patience?
- What sacrifices are worth making for lasting love?
A Different Perspective
Romanticized love can overlook the difficulty of true partnership.
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