We sometimes encounter people, even perfect strangers, who begin to interest us at first sight, somehow suddenly, all at once, before a word has been spoken.
Fyodor DostoevskyDonโt be overwise; fling yourself straight into life, without deliberation; donโt be afraid - the flood will bear you to the bank and set you safe on your feet again.
Fyodor DostoevskyWhat do you think, would not one tiny crime be wiped out by thousands of good deeds?
Fyodor DostoevskyAnd, indeed, I will at this point ask an idle question on my own account: which is better โ cheap happiness or exalted sufferings? Well, which is better?
Fyodor Dostoevsky