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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.” quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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““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.””

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate hope, avoid despair.

Themes

despair hope human nature

Mood

somber philosophical

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • mental health
  • crisis management
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What sustains hope in darkness?
  • How do you prevent despair?
A Different Perspective

Hope may be hard to sustain.

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