“The most difficult subjects can be explained to the most slow- witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already; but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded that he knows already, without a shadow of doubt, what is laid before him.”
Quote by Leo Tolstoy
Work
The Kingdom of God is Within You: Christianity Not as a Mystic Religion But as a New Theory of Life
In this influential treatise, Leo Tolstoy presents a critique of institutional Christianity and advocates for a return to the core teachings of Jesus, particularly the principle of non-resistance to evil. He contends that the true kingdom of God is found within each individual through a life of love, humility, and moral integrity, rejecting the authority of church and state. The book explores themes of pacifism, civil disobedience, and the ethical demands of Christian faith, offering a vision of society based on voluntary cooperation and personal conscience. more
Author
Leo Tolstoy
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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