Suffering: The crucible of the soul’s transformation.
Fyodor Dostoevsky, a Russian literary giant of the 19th century, is renowned for his profound insights into the human condition. His works delve into the complexities of morality, spirituality, and the depths of the human psyche, leaving an indelible mark on the world of literature.
i’m going to start answering the phone by saying “talk to me”
I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
Maya Angelou
When a toxic person can no longer control you, they will try to control how others see you. This misinformation will feel unfair, but stay above it, trusting that other people will eventually see the truth - just like you did.
Unknown
The person you will be in 5 years is based on the books you read and the people you surround yourself with today.
Unknown
I think you still love me, but we can’t escape the fact that I’m not enough for you. I knew this was going to happen. So I’m not blaming you for falling in love with another woman. I’m not angry, either. I should be, but I’m not. I just feel pain. A lot of pain. I thought I could imagine how much this would hurt, but I was wrong.
Haruki Murakami, South of the Border, West of the Sun
It’s better to be your genuine self, and have fewer of the right kinds of people in your life, than it is to surround yourself with those who only accept you as long as you conform to their idea of who you should be.
Zero Dean
I learned not to trust people; I learned not to believe what they say but to watch what they do. I learned to suspect that everyone is capable of living a lie. I came to believe that other people - even when you think you know them well - are ultimately unknowable.
Lynn Barber
I’m afraid that if you look at a thing long enough, it loses all of its meaning.
Andy Warhol