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Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821–1881) was a Russian novelist and thinker whose works explore morality, suffering, faith, and human psychology. His writing often emphasizes dignity and self-respect, themes echoed in the quoted line.

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Quotes by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you. — Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Self-Respect as the Foundation of Respect

Dostoyevsky’s statement begins with a simple but demanding premise: respect from others cannot be reliably won through performance, pleading, or fear if it is not first rooted in self-respect. In other words, the way a p...

Created on: 5/1/2026