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“Like all mad men, I thought everyone was mad except myself.”

Leo Tolstoy

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Source Novel: War and Peace, 1869

He believed he was the only sane person among a world of insanity.

In simple terms: He thought he was the only sane person.

Key Takeaway

Question your assumptions about normalcy.

Themes

self‑perception madness societal norms

Mood

introspective critical

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • social critique
  • mental health discussions

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports your belief of sanity?
  • How do you define madness?
A Different Perspective

Everyone may seem mad from a different perspective.

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