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In the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look around you
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"In the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look around you"

- Leo Tolstoy

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This quote by Leo Tolstoy is a call to pause and review the world around us. It is a suggestion to take a break from our day-to-day routines and to value the charm of the world. Tolstoy is asking us to take a minute to acknowledge the power of God and to be grateful for the true blessings we have actually been offered. He is encouraging us to take a step back and to value the beauty of nature and individuals around us. By stopping and taking a look around, we can get a higher gratitude for the world and the people in it. We can also gain a better understanding of our place in the world and how we can make a distinction. Tolstoy's words are a tip to take a break from our busy lives and to value the charm of the world around us.

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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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