Man recognizes that he will not die, only when he recognizes that he was never born, but always has been, is, and will be.
Leo TolstoyRegard the society of women as a necessary unpleasantness of social life, and avoid it as much as possible.
Leo TolstoyFreethinkers are those who are willing to use their minds without prejudice and without fearing to understand things that clash with their own customs, privileges, or beliefs. This state of mind is not common, but it is essential for right thinking.
Leo Tolstoy