Leo Nikolaevich Tolstoy ( 10 of 24 )
Hypocrisy in anything whatever may deceive the cleverest and most penetrating man, but the least wide-awake of children recognizes it, read more
Hypocrisy in anything whatever may deceive the cleverest and most penetrating man, but the least wide-awake of children recognizes it, and is revolted by it, however ingeniously it may be disguised
Conceit is incompatible with understanding
Conceit is incompatible with understanding
To sin is a human business, to justify sins is a devilish business.
To sin is a human business, to justify sins is a devilish business.
Government is an association of men who do violence to the rest of us.
Government is an association of men who do violence to the rest of us.
It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness.
It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness.
Vengeance is mine, and I will repay.
Vengeance is mine, and I will repay.
There is trouble with a wife, but it's even worse with a woman who is not a wife
There is trouble with a wife, but it's even worse with a woman who is not a wife
I know that my unity with all people cannot be destroyed by national boundaries and government orders.
I know that my unity with all people cannot be destroyed by national boundaries and government orders.
Arithmetic is being able to count up to twenty without taking off your shoes
Arithmetic is being able to count up to twenty without taking off your shoes
Boredom: the desire for desires
Boredom: the desire for desires
