Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart. The really great men must,... — Fyodor Dostoevsky

Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart. The really great men must, I think, have great sadness on earth.

Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky

Insight: Smart people often hurt more because they see what's broken—in the world and in themselves. It's the difference between someone who notices injustice versus someone who sleeps soundly ignoring it. Wisdom apparently has an emotional price tag.

Source: The Brothers Karamazov, 1880

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Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart. The really great men must, I think, have great sadness on earth.

Fyodor DostoevskyThe Brothers Karamazov, 1880

Insight

Smart people often hurt more because they see what's broken—in the world and in themselves. It's the difference between someone who notices injustice versus someone who sleeps soundly ignoring it. Wisdom apparently has an emotional price tag.

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Fyodor Dostoevsky

Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821–1881) was a renowned Russian writer known for his groundbreaking novels exploring psychological complexities and existential themes. His works, such as "Crime and Punishment" and "The Brothers Karamazov," have had a profound influence on literature, philosophy, and psychology, making him one of the greatest novelists in history.

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