Notes from the Underground Principles Quotes

How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph). We used Constance Garnett's translation.

Quote #10

I have only in my life carried to an extreme what you have not dared to carry halfway, and what's more, you have taken your cowardice for good sense, and have found comfort in deceiving yourselves. (2.10.23)

The Underground Man accuses us of doing what he has done: crafting ideals and definitions to justify our behavior.