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Who said, 'Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart. The really great men must, I think, have great sadness on earth.'?
Raskolinkov
Who said, 'To go wrong in one's own way is better than to go right in someone else's.'?
Razhumikin
Who said, 'Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.'?
Raskolinkov
Who said, 'It takes something more than intelligence to act intelligently.'?
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Who stated, 'We're always thinking of eternity as an idea that cannot be understood, something immense. But why must it be?'?
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Who said, 'When reason fails, the devil helps!'?
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Who is quoted as saying, 'And the more I drink the more I feel it. That's why I drink too.'?
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Who remarked, 'Man grows used to everything, the scoundrel!'?
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Who claimed, 'I did not bow down to you, I bowed down to all the suffering of humanity.'?
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Who said, 'The fear of appearances is the first symptom of impotence.'?
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Who observed, 'There is nothing in the world more difficult than candor, and nothing easier than flattery.'?
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Who said, 'Power is given only to him who dares to stoop and take it... one must have the courage to dare.'?
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Who advised, 'Don't be overwise; fling yourself straight into life, without deliberation.'?
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Who is described as 'one of the numerous and varied legion of dullards, of half-animated abortions, conceited, half-educated coxcombs'?
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Who asked, 'What do you think, would not one tiny crime be wiped out by thousands of good deeds?'?
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Who expressed the sentiment, 'Only to live, to live and live! Life, whatever it may be!'?
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Who pondered, 'You see I kept asking myself then: why am I so stupid that if others are stupid—and I know they are—yet I won't be wiser?'?
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Who declared, 'Man has it all in his hands, and it all slips through his fingers from sheer cowardice.'?
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Who reassured, 'I know that you don't believe it, but indeed, life will bring you through.'?
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Who advised, 'Break what must be broken, once for all, that's all, and take the suffering on oneself.'?
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Who is referred to as 'he' in the quote regarding wanting more, 'Existence alone had never been enough for him'?
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Who remarked, 'It's the moon that makes it so still, weaving some mystery.'?
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Who identified that 'people with new ideas, people with the faintest capacity for saying something new, are extremely few in number'?
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Who questioned the idea that someone condemned to death considers how better it is to live in solitude than to die?
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Who stated, 'Through error you come to the truth! I am a man because I err!'?
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Who asserted, 'A hundred suspicions don't make a proof.'?
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Who discussed the nature of poverty and beggary, advising that 'In poverty you may still retain your innate nobility of soul, but in beggary—never.'?
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Who claimed, 'That's just the point: an honest and sensitive man opens his heart, and the man of business goes on eating - and then he eats you up.'?
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Who lamented, 'If up to now, for example, I have been told to 'love my neighbor,' and I did love him, what came of it?'?
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Who said, 'But science says: Love yourself before all, because everything in the world is based on self-interest.'?
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Who argued, 'It follows that by acquiring for everyone, as it were, and working so that my neighbor will have something more than a torn caftan'?
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Who remarked, 'Suffering is part and parcel of extensive intelligence and a feeling heart.'?
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Who asked, 'Was it all put into words, or did both understand that they had the same thing at heart and in their minds'?
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Who expressed, 'Eh, brother, but nature has to be corrected and guided, otherwise we'd all drown in prejudices.'?
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Who is described as looking younger due to 'serenity of spirit, sensitiveness and pure sincere warmth of heart'?
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Who wondered, 'It would be interesting to know what it is men are most afraid of.'?
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Who contemplated, 'Or renounce life altogether! Accept fate obediently as it is, once and for all...'?
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Who playfully said, 'Talk nonsense, but talk your own nonsense, and I'll kiss you for it.'?
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Who criticized by saying, 'the most offensive is not their lying...what is offensive is that they lie and worship their own lying...'?
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Who stated, 'The people who have nothing to lock up are the happy ones, aren't they?'?
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Who claimed, 'Every man looks out for himself, and he has the happiest life who manages to hoodwink himself best of all.'?
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Who asked, 'The temperament reflects everything like a mirror! Gaze into it and admire what you see!'?
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Who stated, 'I regard you as one of those men who would stand and smile at their torturer while he cuts their entrails out, if only they have found faith or God.'?
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Who advised, 'You have long needed a change of air. Suffering, too, is a good thing. Suffer!'?
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Who expressed disdain by saying, 'What's most revolting is that one is really sad! No, it's better at home.'?
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Who concluded, 'We've got facts,' they say. 'But facts aren't everything; at least half the battle consists in how one makes use of them.'?
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Study Notes
Key Quotes and Speakers from "Crime and Punishment"
- Raskolinkov expresses the inevitability of pain and suffering linked with great intelligence and a deep heart, suggesting that greatness often comes with sadness.
- Razhumikin emphasizes the importance of individual paths, asserting that making mistakes in one's own way is preferable to conforming to others’ expectations.
- Raskolinkov highlights the fear of novelty, stating that the act of embracing change is most feared by people.
- Raskolinkov notes that intelligence alone is not sufficient for intelligent action, suggesting deeper qualities are necessary.
- Svidrigalov and Raskolinkov reflect on the nature of eternity, questioning its immensity and contemplating a more mundane view of eternal existence.
- Raskolinkov claims that in moments of reason's failure, one may resort to immoral behavior or impulse.
- Marmeldov speaks about his reliance on alcohol to find empathy and share in suffering, indicating a desire for connection through drink.
- Raskolinkov observes a human tendency to adjust to suffering and moral decay over time.
- Raskolinkov declares a bowing not to authority but to the collective suffering of humanity, emphasizing empathy over hierarchy.
- Raskolinkov tells Dunia that fear of judgment is a sign of weakness, suggesting self-assertion against societal norms.
- Svidrigalov, in a discussion with an unidentified listener, comments on the contrast between the difficulty of honesty and the ease of flattery, revealing social dynamics.
- Raskolinkov asserts that courage is essential for power, advocating for boldness in seizing opportunities.
- Porfiry encourages spontaneity in life, suggesting one should embrace experiences without overthinking.
- Lebiziatnikov is described as a superficial, pretentious intellect lacking substance, embodying societal mediocrity.
- Svidrigalov posits that one minor crime can be redeemed by countless good actions, hinting at moral relativism.
- Raskolinkov expresses a basic desire for existence, valuing life in any form.
- Raskolinkov muses on his own intelligence and the folly of not recognizing his potential in a world of ignorance.
- Raskolinkov states that cowardice leads to inaction and loss of potential.
- Porfiry reassures another character that life’s struggles will be overcome with time and fresh air.
- Raskolinkov advocates for decisive action to end suffering, urging the acceptance of pain as a part of life.
- Raskolinkov is portrayed as a complex individual with aspirations beyond common existence.
- Raskolinkov reflects on fear and anxiety related to human conditions, pondering the essence of human fear.
- A character challenges the notion of abandoning life, questioning the acceptance of fate and the suppression of desires.
- Razumikin cherishes the idea of speaking one’s truth without fear of judgment, advocating for individual expression.
- Razumikin criticizes societal hypocrisy, explaining how dishonesty undermines genuine connections.
- Raskolinkov remarks that those without possessions may lead less complicated, happier lives, hinting at the burdens of ownership.
- Svidrigalov cynically observes that self-preservation often governs human behavior, emphasizing self-deception.
- Porfiry questions Raskolinkov's demeanor and hints at the deeper emotional undertones of his character.
- Porfiry expresses a belief in transformative suffering, suggesting hardship can lead to personal growth.
- Svidrigalov shares disillusionment with superficial enjoyment of life, indicating a yearning for authenticity.
- Razumikin argues that facts alone do not determine outcomes, emphasizing strategic use of information in understanding and action.
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