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All, everything that I understand, I understand only because I love
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"All, everything that I understand, I understand only because I love"

- Leo Tolstoy

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This quote by Leo Tolstoy speaks to the power of love in understanding. It recommends that without love, we would be unable to comprehend the world around us. Love is a powerful feeling that can open our eyes to the appeal and complexity of the world. It can assist us to appreciate the small details and subtleties of life that we may have otherwise ignored. Love can likewise assist us to feel sorry for others and to understand their point of views. By caring, we can acquire insight into the motivations and sensations of those around us. Eventually, love can assist us to get a deeper understanding of the world and of ourselves.

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Leo Tolstoy This quote is written / told by Leo Tolstoy between September 9, 1828 and November 20, 1910. He was a famous Novelist from Russia. The author also have 35 other quotes.

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