'I don't see what philosophy has to do with it,' replied Koznyshev in a tone that made it seem – at least Levin thought so – that he did not consider his brother had a right to argue on philosophical questions. This irritated Levin.
— Non capisco cosa c’entri qui la filosofia — disse Sergej Ivanovic, con un tono che a Levin parve tale da non volergli riconoscere il diritto di discutere di filosofia, e questo lo irritò.