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God Quote by Leo Tolstoy

“How can it be that I’ve never seen that lofty sky before? Oh, how happy I am to have found it at last. Yes! It’s all vanity, it’s all an illusion, everything except that infinite sky. There is nothing, nothing – that’s all there is. But there isn’t even that. There’s nothing but stillness and…” quote by Leo Tolstoy
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““How can it be that I’ve never seen that lofty sky before? Oh, how happy I am to have found it at last. Yes! It’s all vanity, it’s all an illusion, everything except that infinite sky. There is nothing, nothing – that’s all there is. But there isn’t even that. There’s nothing but stillness and peace. Thank God for that!””

Leo Tolstoy

About This Quote

The speaker finds peace in recognizing emptiness and stillness beyond material illusion.

In simple terms: Emptiness brings peace.

Key Takeaway

Embrace stillness.

Themes

spirituality philosophy inner peace

Mood

tranquil contemplative

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • nature walks
  • creative contemplation

Key Concepts

nihilism mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does acknowledging emptiness affect daily life?
  • What practices foster inner stillness?
A Different Perspective

Such views may be unsettling for those seeking concrete meaning.

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