Leo Tolstoy
Born: 01-01-1955
Leo Tolstoy was a renowned Russian novelist, born in 1828, known for his epic works "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." A master of realistic fiction, Tolstoy's writings delve deeply into human nature and moral philosophy. Beyond literature, he was a social reformer and advocate for nonviolent resistance, influencing figures like Gandhi. His profound exploration of life's meaning and spiritual awakening remains impactful in literature and thought.
Book summaries for books written by Leo Tolstoy
Quotes
The looking glass told the truth. His swollen face, the drooping mouth and eyelid, the yellow skin stretched tight over his temples—all were horrifying.
What a queer business! How did it come about? Why?
Can it be that I have not lived as one ought?
What if my whole life has been wrong?
He was sorry for them, he must act so as not to hurt their feelings.
The pain did not become more bearable, but Ivan Ilych made efforts to bear it.
The necessity of deceiving those around him arose only because he was striving to deceive himself.
His terror reached its height, and suddenly ceased.
He thought that he had already died, had ceased to live, and that his physical existence had ended.
Death is no longer far away. It is beside me, here, now. It surrounds me.
What if it's not true? What if I've been wrong about everything?
Can it be that the laws of nature are suspended only in my case?