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When I was in prison, I was wrapped up in all those deep books. That Tolstoy crap - people shouldnt read that stuff
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"When I was in prison, I was wrapped up in all those deep books. That Tolstoy crap - people shouldn't read that stuff"

- Mike Tyson

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This quote by Mike Tyson is a reflection on his time in jail and the books he reviewed while there. He is referring to the jobs of Leo Tolstoy, a Russian writer recognized for his extensive as well as intricate books. Tyson is suggesting that individuals ought to not check out Tolstoy's works, as he believes they are unfathomable and also challenging to comprehend. He implies that guides he read while in prison were a distraction from his reality, which they were not helpful to him. This quote might be taken an advising to others to stay clear of analysis books that are also complex, as they can be an interruption from fact as well as not useful. It could additionally be viewed as a reflection on Tyson's very own experience in prison, and exactly how he felt that guides he read were not useful to him.

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Mike Tyson This quote is written / told by Mike Tyson somewhere between June 30, 1966 and today. He was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 51 other quotes.

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