“In short, the right given to one man to inflict corporal punishment on another is one of the ulcers of society, one of the most powerful destructive agents of every germ and every budding attempt at civilization, the fundamental cause of its certain and irretrievable destruction.”

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.