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The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering

The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering the prisons. – Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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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. – Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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