“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.”

Russian novelist of the 19th century, Dostoyevsky is best known for his psychological depth and exploration of human suffering, morality, and redemption. His works, including *Crime and Punishment* and *The Brothers Karamazov*, dissect the complexities of the human condition with unmatched intensity.