Absurdity Quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
““Shower upon him every earthly blessing, drown him in bliss so that nothing but bubbles would dance on the surface of his bliss, as on a sea...and even then every man, out of sheer ingratitude, sheer libel, would play you some loathsome trick. He would even risk his cakes and would deliberately desire the most fatal rubbish, the most uneconomical absurdity, simply to introduce into all this positive rationality his fatal fantastic element...simply in order to prove to himself that men still are men and not piano keys.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Brothers Karamazov, 1880
Human nature seeks to disrupt harmony through spiteful actions, even when surrounded by bliss.
In simple terms: People sabotage happiness out of spite.
Key Takeaway
Guard against malicious intent.
Themes
human nature
spite
balance
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- workplace
- family gatherings
- online communities
- null
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates people to create chaos in harmony?
- How can we foster resilience against spite?
A Different Perspective
Even in joy, conflict can arise from deeper grievances.
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