Quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky

A real gentleman, even if he loses everything he owns, must show no emotion. Money must be so far beneath a gentleman that it is hardly worth troubling about.

A real gentleman, even if he loses everything he owns, must

Summary

This quote suggests that true gentlemen should not let material possessions, such as money, shape their emotions or define their worth. Even in the face of losing everything they own, a gentleman should remain composed and not let these external factors affect their demeanor. It emphasizes the idea that a gentleman's character is not measured by wealth, but by their ability to rise above material concerns and place greater importance on personal values and virtues.

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By Fyodor Dostoevsky

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