Quos vilt perdere dementat' Whome the gods wish to destroy, they first drive made (Latin).
Leo TolstoyWhen we do not love, we sleep, we are children of the dust - but love, and you are a god, you are pure, as on the first day of creation.
Leo TolstoyAfter the doctor's departure Koznyshev felt inclined to go to the river with his fishing rod. He was fond of angling, and seemed proud of being able to like such a stupid occupation.
Leo TolstoyIf there was a reason why he preferred the liberal tendency to the conservative one (also held to by many of his circle), it was not because he found the liberal tendency more sensible, but it more closely suited his manner of life.
Leo Tolstoy