Quote by The Brothers Karamazov

Hell is the inability to love. Fyodor Dostoevsky

Hell is the inability to love. Fyodor Dostoevsky

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This quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky suggests that hell, or a state of extreme suffering and turmoil, is caused by the absence or inability to express and experience love. It implies that love is a fundamental aspect of human existence and its absence leads to a state of despair and torment. Dostoevsky may be stressing the importance of love as a source of happiness, fulfillment, and meaning, suggesting that a lack of love can result in a personal hellish experience.

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By The Brothers Karamazov

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