Dostoevsky touches upon a fundamental aspect of human nature—the innate desire to find something or someone greater to revere. Freedom, paradoxically, leads to a restless search for submission or guidance. This longing reflects the need for meaning and purpose beyond oneself. In seeking an object of worship, individuals attempt to anchor themselves amid the chaos of existence. The quote invites contemplation on why autonomy often leads to the pursuit of devotion and whether true freedom includes the choice to relinquish it in favor of something higher.