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Men do not accept their prophets and slay them, but they love their martyrs and worship those whom they have tortured to
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"Men do not accept their prophets and slay them, but they love their martyrs and worship those whom they have tortured to death"

- Fyodor Dostoevsky

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This quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky speaks to the paradoxical nature of human habits. It recommends that while people may decline and even eliminate their prophets, they will often revere and even worship those who have actually been tortured and killed for their beliefs. This is a reflection of the power of martyrdom and the idea that those who suffer for their beliefs are viewed as more worthy and brave than those who are just preaching them. It likewise speaks with the concept that individuals are often more ready to accept a message when it is accompanied by a great sacrifice. This quote is a pointer that individuals often respond more favorably to those who want to suffer for their beliefs than those who just preach them.

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Fyodor Dostoevsky This quote is written / told by Fyodor Dostoevsky between November 11, 1821 and February 9, 1881. He was a famous Novelist from Russia. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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