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“If a man does not work at necessary and good things, then he will work at unnecessary and stupid things”

Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Book:A Calendar of Wisdom: Daily Thoughts to Nourish the Soul, Written and Se

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A Calendar of Wisdom: Daily Thoughts to Nourish the Soul, Written and Se

This book features a compilation of wisdom from various sources, offering readers a daily dose of thought-provoking insights designed to enhance personal growth and reflection. more

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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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