"If there existed no external means for dimming their consciences, one-half of the men would at once shoot themselves, because to live contrary to one's reason is a most intolerable state, and all men of our time are in such a state"
- Leo Tolstoy
About this Quote
This quote by Leo Tolstoy speaks with the concept that many individuals in our society are living in a state of contradiction to their own beliefs and worths. He recommends that if there were no external methods of numbing their consciences, such as alcohol or drugs, then many individuals would be driven to take their own lives. Tolstoy is indicating that most of people in our society are residing in a way that is not in line with their own moral code, and that this is an intolerable state to be in. He is recommending that if people were to be more honest with themselves and live in accordance with their own beliefs, then they would be much happier and more fulfilled. This quote speaks with the concept that it is very important to be real to oneself and to reside in accordance with one's own values and beliefs.
This quote is written / told by Leo Tolstoy between September 9, 1828 and November 20, 1910. He was a famous Novelist from Russia.
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