At some thoughts one stands perplexed, especially at the sight of men'…

Fyodor Dostoevsky
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At some thoughts one stands perplexed, especially at the sight of men's sin, and wonders whether one should use force or humble love. Always decide to use humble love. If you resolve on that once for all, you may subdue the whole world. ✨ The Brothers Karamazov.
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At some thoughts one stands perplexed, especially at the sight of men's sin, and wonders whether one should use force or humble love. Always decide to use humble love. If you resolve on that once for all, you may subdue the whole world. ✨ The Brothers Karamazov.

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