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“Here it is. Let's say you're married, you love your wife, but you're attracted by another woman.' 'Excuse me, but I absolutely cannot understand how after eating my fill here I could go past a bakery and steal a roll.” quote by Leo Tolstoy
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““Here it is. Let's say you're married, you love your wife, but you're attracted by another woman.' 'Excuse me, but I absolutely cannot understand how after eating my fill here I could go past a bakery and steal a roll.””

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.

A confession of marital fidelity challenged by temptation, highlighting the tension between commitment and desire.

In simple terms: Married but attracted to another.

Key Takeaway

Examine personal boundaries.

Themes

marriage temptation faithfulness

Mood

reflective anxious

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • personal relationships
  • infidelity prevention
  • self‑control

Key Concepts

ethics human desire

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits define your loyalty?
  • How do you handle unexpected attraction?
A Different Perspective

It may not capture the full moral complexity.

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