Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) was a Russian novelist, playwright, and philosopher celebrated for his Epic works "‣" and "Anna Karenina," which are pinnacles of realist Fiction. His Exploration of complex themes like Morality, Religion, and social Reform profoundly influenced Literature and Thought in the 19th and 20th centuries. Tolstoy's later philosophical writings, advocating for nonviolent Resistance and simple living, inspired figures such as Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. His legacy endures, intertwining deep literary artistry with profound ethical and spiritual inquiries.
Anecdotes
- Renounced Wealth and lived as a peasant, even wearing homemade clothes. Attempted to establish a religion with followers practicing celibacy and abstinence from wealth. Fled home in his final days, seeking a simpler Life, and died at a remote railway station.
- Wrote a detailed guide on basic for peasants, creating his own school and Curriculum to promote literacy and empowerment.
- Renounced his aristocratic title and wealth to live a life of Asceticism, even attempting to give away his copyrights, much to his Family's dismay.
Magnitudes
- Seek Truth relentlessly in all your Work.
- Seek truth relentlessly, embrace your Ignorance.
- Seek profound truths in everyday life.
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