“ Well, to begin with, it is good to meet a man like you. It is a pleasure to talk over my faults with you. I know you for one of the best of men... and then... then... ”
Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Idiot (1874). copy citation
| Author | Fyodor Dostoyevsky |
|---|---|
| Source | The Idiot |
| Topic | pleasure fault |
| Date | 1874 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by Eva Martin |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/2638/2638-h/2638-h.htm |
Context
““ Is there really much more to be added? ” asked the prince, with mild surprise. “ Well, what is it you really want of me? Speak out; tell me why you came to make your confession to me? ” “ What did I want? Well, to begin with, it is good to meet a man like you. It is a pleasure to talk over my faults with you. I know you for one of the best of men... and then... then... “ Then you wanted me to lend you money? ”
Keller started, gave an astonished look at the speaker, and thumped the table with his fist.
“ Well, prince, that’s enough to knock me down! It astounds me!” source
Keller started, gave an astonished look at the speaker, and thumped the table with his fist.
“ Well, prince, that’s enough to knock me down! It astounds me!” source
