"[About The Brothers Karamazov.] I can say that the stories of Abbot Zosima and "The Grand Inquisitor" contain many good things. But they are exaggerated, they have no sense of measure. Besides, the "Grand Inquisitor" is so-and-so. But Zosima's stories, especially the last ones, the ones noted by Alioșa, contain good ideas.
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[About The Brothers Karamazov.] I can say that the stories of Abbot Zosima and "The Grand Inquisitor" contain many good things. But they are exaggerated, they have no sense of measure. Besides, the "Grand Inquisitor" is so-and-so. But Zosima's stories, especially the last ones, the ones noted by Alioșa, contain good ideas.
""[Despre Frații Karamazov.] Pot spune că povetele starețului Zosima și „Marele Inchizitor“ conțin multe lucruri bune. Dar sunt exagerate, n-au simțul măsurii. De altfel „Marele Inchizitor“ e așa și așa. Dar povețele lui Zosima, mai ales ultimele, cele notate de Alioșa, cuprind idei bune."