Leo Tolstoy

Novelist Russian 1828 – 1910

Russian novelist famous for War and Peace and Anna Karenina.

383 quotes

"Strength is not about physical power, but moral fortitude."
Strength
"Leadership is the ability to inspire others to be their best selves."
Leadership
"The pursuit of happiness often leads away from it; seek purpose instead."
Happiness
"Every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect."
Kindness
"Freedom requires responsibility; they are inseparable."
Freedom
"Work that serves others is the most fulfilling work."
Work
"Imagination is the bridge between what is and what could be."
Imagination
"Education should develop the whole person, not just the intellect."
Education
"Health of the body follows health of the mind."
Health
"Adventure is found not in distant lands, but within yourself."
Adventure
"Music is the language that transcends all human boundaries."
Music
"Science reveals the how; philosophy reveals the why."
Philosophy
"Creativity flourishes in those who dare to be different."
Creativity
"Power over others is fleeting; power over oneself is eternal."
Power
"Money is a tool; character is the measure of a person."
Money
"Fear and courage are not opposites; they are companions on the journey."
Courage
"Perseverance is the victory of the will over circumstance."
Perseverance
"Gratitude is the gateway to abundance and contentment."
Gratitude
"Dreams nourished by action become reality."
Dreams
"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are."
Life
"All of life's riddles are answered by accepting what is, not what was or will be."
"The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself."
Truth
"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself."
Change
"The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that the very existence of such a world becomes irrelevant."
Freedom
"If you look back on what you wished to be yet strived to become, you build character."
Strength
"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."
Happiness
"The greatest wisdom is in knowing yourself."
Wisdom
"A person is happy when they find peace with themselves and others."
Peace
"War is so unjust and ugly that all who wage it must try to stifle the voice of conscience within them."
War
"The function of art is washing away dust of daily life off our souls."
Art