“Listen, Alyosha," Ivan began in a resolute voice, "if I am really able to care for the sticky little leaves I shall only love them, remembering you. It's enough for me that you are somewhere here, and I shan't lose my desire for life yet. Is that enough for you?” LifeFamilyIvan KaramazovAlexei Karamazov Book:The Brothers Karamazov Source: The Brothers Karamazov
“Just so. But hesitation, suspense, conflict between belief and disbelief- is sometimes such torture to a conscientious man, such as you are, that it's better to hang oneself at once.” FaithExistenceIvan Karamazov Book:The Brothers Karamazov Source: The Brothers Karamazov