Freedom Quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
““What made them necessarily imagine that what man needs is necessarily a reasonably profitable wanting? Man needs only independent wanting, whatever this independence may cost and wherever it may lead. Well, and this wanting, the devil knows...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, 1866
Human desire is independent of profit; true wants are intrinsic, regardless of cost.
In simple terms: Desires are intrinsic.
Seek authentic desires.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- artistic pursuits
- ethical choices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you truly want?
- How do you balance cost and desire?
Societal pressure may suppress authenticity.