Very often, all the activity of the human mind is directed not in revealing the truth, but in hiding the truth
Leo TolstoyHe liked to fish; he seemed to take pride in being able to like such a stupid occupation.
Leo TolstoyAnd all these people lived not by reason of any care they had for themselves, but by the love for them that was in other people.
Leo TolstoyIn all human sorrow nothing gives comfort but love and faith, and that in the sight of Christ's compassion for us no sorrow is trifiling.
Leo TolstoyA quiet secluded life in the country, with the possibility of being useful to people to whom it is easy to do good, and who are not accustomed to have it done to them; then work which one hopes may be of some use; then rest, nature, books, music, love for one's neighbor — such is my idea of happiness.
Leo Tolstoy