Adultery Quote by Leo Tolstoy
““He felt what a murderer must feel, when he sees the body he has robbed of life. That body, robbed by him of life, was their love, the first stage of their love. There was something awful and revolting in the memory of what had been bought at this fearful price of shame. Shame at their spiritual nakedness crushed her and infected him.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Anna Karenina, 1877
A character experiences profound shame and spiritual emptiness after committing a moral transgression, feeling the weight of the love lost.
In simple terms: Shame follows a grave moral breach.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the cost of moral failures.
Themes
psychology
morality
guilt
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- ethical dilemmas
- relationship breakdowns
- spiritual crises
Key Concepts
existential dread
redemption
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner truths emerge from confronting shame?
- Can suffering become a path to redemption?
A Different Perspective
Shame can also motivate growth; not all guilt leads to ruin.
