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“The true meaning of Christ's teaching consists in the recognition of love as the supreme law of life, and therefore not admitting any exceptions.”

Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Book:A Confession and Other Religious Writings

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A Confession and Other Religious Writings

This book compiles a selection of religious-themed essays and confessional pieces, exploring various spiritual and religious themes. 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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