A man can spend several hours sitting cross-legged in the same position if he knows that noting prevents him from changing it; but if he knows that he has to sit with his legs crossed like that, he will get cramps, his legs will twitch and strain towards where he would like to stretch them.
Leo TolstoyJust when the question of how to live had become clearer to him, a new insoluble problem presented itself - Death.
Leo TolstoySeize the moments of happiness, love and be loved! That is the only reality in the world, all else is folly.
Leo TolstoyThe goal of our life should not be to find joy in marriage, but to bring more love and truth into the world.
Leo Tolstoy