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Quote by Leo Tolstoy

“And so he who looks down at his feet will not know the truth, but he who discerns by the sun which way to go.”

Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Book:What Is Art?

Work

This book delves into the essence of art, examining its role in human culture and the diverse ways it has been defined and appreciated across different eras and societies. more

Author

Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer and thinker, a prominent representative of 19th-century Russian literature. His works deeply revealed social contradictions and human nature, and had a profound impact on the world. more

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