Quote of the Day

“The mystery of human existence lies in not just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.”

- Fyodor Dostoyevsky

While seeing his children before dying, Dostoevsky requested that the parable of the Prodigal Son be read to his children. The profound meaning of this request is pointed out: It was this parable of transgression, repentance, and forgiveness that he wished to leave as a last heritage to his children, and it may well be seen as his own ultimate understanding of the meaning of his life and the message of his work.