Anna Karenina

Book · 8 characters · 802 quotes · 2012

Quotes from Anna Karenina

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"I am always afraid of saying too much; that is why I often say nothing at all."
Alexei Vronsky Patience
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"One can love a human being with all one's heart while hating some of the things he does."
Dolly Oblonskaya Relationships
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"Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans."
Levin Life
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"What is the use of talking when words cannot convey what one feels?"
Anna Karenina Truth
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"I cannot conceive of a man more perfect than you, or a love more pure."
Kitty Shcherbatskaya Love
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"All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."
Leo Tolstoy (Narrator) Family
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"The more we live by our intellect, the less we understand the meaning of life."
Levin Wisdom
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"Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."
Leo Tolstoy (Narrator) Justice
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"He felt that he was not himself and was horrified at his situation."
Leo Tolstoy (Narrator) Fear
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"Society's laws are often unjust."
Leo Tolstoy (Narrator) Justice
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"Love demands complete honesty."
Levin Love
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"Regret is the companion of every life."
Anna Karenina Wisdom
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"The soul requires nourishment beyond material wealth."
Leo Tolstoy (Narrator)
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"True friendship transcends social boundaries."
Dolly Oblonskaya Friendship
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"Hope sustains us even in despair."
Levin Hope
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"We are defined by how we handle adversity."
Leo Tolstoy (Narrator) Perseverance
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"The greatest tragedy is unlived potential."
Leo Tolstoy (Narrator) Dreams
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"Passion without restraint leads to ruin."
Alexei Vronsky Strength
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"A man's worth is determined by his actions, not his words."
Levin Wisdom
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"Redemption requires acknowledgment of guilt."
Leo Tolstoy (Narrator)
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"Truth is often more painful than comfortable lies."
Dolly Oblonskaya Truth
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"The pursuit of wealth destroys genuine connection."
Leo Tolstoy (Narrator) Money
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"Loneliness is the ultimate curse."
Anna Karenina Solitude
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"Beauty fades, but character endures."
Leo Tolstoy (Narrator) Beauty
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"Honesty requires courage most do not possess."
Levin Courage
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"The weight of social expectation is crushing."
Anna Karenina
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"Children are innocent witnesses to our mistakes."
Leo Tolstoy (Narrator) Family
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"Change is inevitable and often unwelcome."
Leo Tolstoy (Narrator) Change
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"Nature offers solace to the troubled soul."
Levin Nature
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"Patience is a virtue few possess."
Dolly Oblonskaya Patience