Quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Men do not accept their prophets and slay them, but they love their martyrs and worship those whom they have tortured to death.

Men do not accept their prophets and slay them, but they lov

Summary

This quote implies that society often rejects and kills those who challenge their beliefs or speak uncomfortable truths. However, they tend to romanticize and venerate the memory of those who suffer and sacrifice for their ideals. It highlights the contradictory nature of human behavior, showing how individuals can be both complicit in violence and idolize those same victims in hindsight.

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By Fyodor Dostoevsky

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