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“He understood that feeling of Levin's so well, knew that for Levin all the girls in the world were divided into two classes: one class included alll the girls in the world except her, and they had all the usual human failings and were very ordinary girls; while the other class - herself alone…” quote by Leo Tolstoy
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““He understood that feeling of Levin's so well, knew that for Levin all the girls in the world were divided into two classes: one class included alll the girls in the world except her, and they had all the usual human failings and were very ordinary girls; while the other class - herself alone - had no weaknesses and was superior to all humanity.””

Leo Tolstoy

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Describes a character’s idealization of a lover, seeing her as flawless compared to ordinary women.

In simple terms: Lover seen as perfect, others ordinary.

Key Takeaway

Recognize realistic expectations in relationships.

Themes

love idealization human flaw

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • personal introspection
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

psychology relationship dynamics self‑perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does idealization affect intimacy?
  • What realistic standards should we set?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing partners can lead to disappointment.

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