What does one of the greatest authors of all time know? A lot! The man who wrote amazing novels, such as War and Peace, and lived an incredible 82 years through many of the 1800's and ten years of the 1900's, had a knack for seeing things as they were, including how people's actions determined their purpose and character in life. He believed that everyone was accountable for themselves, and he believed that one person could influence the world - which he did and still does to this day. Following are some Leo Tolstoy quotes that resonated with me.
1. Some (Ridiculous) Beliefs Never Change!
"It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness."
While all of Leo Tolstoy's quotes still apply today, I'm surprised at this one. …show more content…
You can imagine things exactly how you want, but in real life things don't play out that way. Once you let go of the way experiences, things, or people have to be, you will be much happier with the experiences, things, and people that come into your life.
4. Think About How You Eat
"A man can live and be healthy without killing animals for food..."
The rest of the passage that this quote was taken from states that any man who kills an animal for food does so only for the sake of his appetite and not out of survival. This is true. We can survive without eating meat.
It is amazing to think that Leo Tolstoy became a vegetarian the very same day he had a discussion with Mr. William Frey during an afternoon in 1885 about why being vegetarian was a great way to eat. While this quote is a shining example of why some people choose to be vegan or vegetarian, it also speaks of the insight needed in order to understand what you are eating instead of just blindly eating whatever comes into your path. You can, and should, eat things that you can live and be healthy on without compromising the environment or putting chemicals into your body.
5. What's The Most Useful Thing Leo Tolstoy Could …show more content…
And, I have to agree, it is pretty useful! We spend so much time getting caught up in making money and working that we forget to look up and enjoy life. In the end, it won't be the amount of hours you put in that makes you feel good about your life, it will be the amount of time you spent really living your life, so don't miss the chances you have to live it!
6. Speaking Of Living Life...
"Our body is a machine for living."
Leo Tolstoy implied that life does not need you to defend it because it can defend itself. Therefore, instead of holding on to what has happened or what will happen, let life go on and live your life in the moment. Your body is organized for living right now, so do what it does best!
7. You Have Control Over One Big Area Of Life
"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself."
We all think big when we think about doing better things. We want to create a happier and healthier world, and we try to think about how we can do that on a big scale. But, the truth is that your focus should start with yourself. You should be focused on making your life happier and healthier because you have complete control over that! When you do, you will find ways to influence the world in a positive
1. Some (Ridiculous) Beliefs Never Change!
"It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness."
While all of Leo Tolstoy's quotes still apply today, I'm surprised at this one. …show more content…
You can imagine things exactly how you want, but in real life things don't play out that way. Once you let go of the way experiences, things, or people have to be, you will be much happier with the experiences, things, and people that come into your life.
4. Think About How You Eat
"A man can live and be healthy without killing animals for food..."
The rest of the passage that this quote was taken from states that any man who kills an animal for food does so only for the sake of his appetite and not out of survival. This is true. We can survive without eating meat.
It is amazing to think that Leo Tolstoy became a vegetarian the very same day he had a discussion with Mr. William Frey during an afternoon in 1885 about why being vegetarian was a great way to eat. While this quote is a shining example of why some people choose to be vegan or vegetarian, it also speaks of the insight needed in order to understand what you are eating instead of just blindly eating whatever comes into your path. You can, and should, eat things that you can live and be healthy on without compromising the environment or putting chemicals into your body.
5. What's The Most Useful Thing Leo Tolstoy Could …show more content…
And, I have to agree, it is pretty useful! We spend so much time getting caught up in making money and working that we forget to look up and enjoy life. In the end, it won't be the amount of hours you put in that makes you feel good about your life, it will be the amount of time you spent really living your life, so don't miss the chances you have to live it!
6. Speaking Of Living Life...
"Our body is a machine for living."
Leo Tolstoy implied that life does not need you to defend it because it can defend itself. Therefore, instead of holding on to what has happened or what will happen, let life go on and live your life in the moment. Your body is organized for living right now, so do what it does best!
7. You Have Control Over One Big Area Of Life
"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself."
We all think big when we think about doing better things. We want to create a happier and healthier world, and we try to think about how we can do that on a big scale. But, the truth is that your focus should start with yourself. You should be focused on making your life happier and healthier because you have complete control over that! When you do, you will find ways to influence the world in a positive