“If I seem happy to you . . . You could never say anything that would please me more. For men are made for happiness, and anyone who is completely happy has a right to say to himself, 'I am doing God's will on earth.' All the righteous, all the saints, all the holy martyrs were happy.”
Quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Work
GREAT BOOKS OF THE WESTERN WORLD
This collection encompasses a wide range of works from various periods, including philosophy, poetry, drama, and fiction, showcasing the intellectual and cultural achievements of the Western world. more
Author
Fyodor Dostoevsky
A renowned Russian novelist and a pioneer of psychological novels. His works deeply reveal the complexity of human nature and the injustice of society, having a profound impact on literature worldwide. more
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