Wisdom from THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV

One can love one’s neighbors in the abstract, or even at a distance, but at close quarters it’s almost impossible.

One can love one’s neighbors in the abstract, or even at a distance, but at close quarters it’s almost impossible.
How about siblings? Are they better at a distance, too? Lol.
It’s a book about brothers, so the same definitely applies!
So true!
Great quote, Caroline! I remember reading that book in high school and being a bit mystified by it all. Maybe it’s time to read it again.
I read it maybe ten years ago for a book club. I am woefully under read when it comes to Russian authors.