Fyodor Dostoevsky Quotes

In most cases, people, even wicked people, are far more naive and simple-hearted than one generally assumes. And so are we.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

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• In most cases, people, even wicked people, are far more naive and simple-hearted than one generally assumes. And so are we.

  

  Fyodor Dostoevsky
  • People
  • Naive
  • Hearted