Trifles Quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
““Trifles, trifles are what matter! Why, it's just such trifles that always ruin everything… .””
About This Quote
Source Book: Crime and Punishment, 1866
Trifles can seem insignificant yet they often cause major problems.
In simple terms: Small things can ruin everything.
Key Takeaway
Pay attention to details.
Themes
detail
consequences
chaos
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- daily planning
- project management
- relationship issues
- financial budgeting
- health habits
Key Concepts
philosophy
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- Which small habit disrupts your life?
- Can you prevent minor issues from escalating?
A Different Perspective
Not all trifles are truly trivial.
![“. . . . [P]ersons who love very much, easily take offense at trifles. No doubt your excessive affection for me makes you a little diffident about mine. But there is no harm done; I hope you will soon be over this slight jealousy and be convinced that nothing can change the genuine affection Our…” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/570/vincent-de-paul-1676_affection_p-ersons-who-love-very-much-easily-take_52639.jpg)
![“if [God] doesn't exist, man is the chief of the earth, of the universe. Magnificent! Only how is he going to be good without God?” quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/09b/fyodor-dostoyevsky-94_ethics_if-god-doesn-t-exist-man-is-the-chief-of_16023.jpg)
