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If you want to be respected by others the great thing is to respect yourself.
Fyodor Dostoevsky
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— Fyodor Dostoevsky

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About Fyodor Dostoevsky

Fyodor Dostoevsky was a Novelist from Russia (1821–1881).

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Who said "If you want to be respected by others the great thing is to respect yourself."?
This quote is attributed to Fyodor Dostoevsky, a Novelist from Russia.
When did Fyodor Dostoevsky live?
Fyodor Dostoevsky lived from 1821 – 1881.