Quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
““Nitkovu bi uzvratila na prezir dakako samo prezirom, ali ipak bi je zaboljelo srce kad bi se tko narugao onomu što ona smatra za svetinju, makar tko se podrugivao. Nije to potjecalo od nedostatka odlučnosti. Potjecalo je donekle i od toga što je preslabo poznavala svijet, što je preslabo poznavala ljude i zatvarala se u svoj zakutak. Takvim je ljudima teško kad se kasnije razočaraju; još je teže kad osjećaš da si sam kriv. Zašto si očekivao više nego što ti se može dati? A takve ljude očekuje svaki čas takvo razočaranje.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Idiot, 1869
A character feels hurt when mocked for sacred beliefs, reflecting insecurity and limited world knowledge.
In simple terms: Mockery of beliefs causes pain and reveals insecurity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how personal insecurity fuels reactions to criticism.
Themes
faith
insecurity
criticism
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- public discourse
- self-reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
social perception
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you judge others harshly for their beliefs?
- How does limited knowledge affect your reactions?
A Different Perspective
The quote may be misattributed; Dostoyevsky did not write in this language.
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