Anguish Quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
““No man lives, can live, without having some object in view, and making efforts to attain that object. But when object there is none, and hope is entirely fled, anguish often turns a man into a monster.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Crime and Punishment, 1866
Desperation without hope can transform a person into a monster.
In simple terms: Lack of hope can corrupt.
Cultivate hope, avoid despair.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- mental health
- crisis management
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What sustains hope in darkness?
- How do you prevent despair?
Hope may be hard to sustain.