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Himmlisch ist's, wenn ich bezwugen Meine irdische Begier…

“Himmlisch ist's, wenn ich bezwugen Meine irdische Begier; Aber doch wenn's nicht gelungen, Hatt' ich auch recht huebsch Plaisir!"* *"Splendid if I overcome My earthy passion, But if I succeed not, Still I have known happiness!” quote by Leo Tolstoy
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““Himmlisch ist's, wenn ich bezwugen Meine irdische Begier; Aber doch wenn's nicht gelungen, Hatt' ich auch recht huebsch Plaisir!"* *"Splendid if I overcome My earthy passion, But if I succeed not, Still I have known happiness!””

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.

Balancing the desire to control earthly urges with acceptance of outcomes leads to inner peace.

In simple terms: Control or acceptance brings peace.

Key Takeaway

Embrace both effort and surrender.

Themes

self‑control acceptance inner peace

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • spiritual practice
  • stress management

Key Concepts

Stoicism dualism contentment

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you resist desires or accept them?
  • How does surrender affect fulfillment?
A Different Perspective

If you never try, you never know true happiness.

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