Quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Download Open image ““I even think the best definition of man is: a being that goes on two legs and is ungrateful.”” — Fyodor Dostoyevsky ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.2 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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