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“Like the majority of irreproachably virtuous women, wearying often of the monotony of a virtuous life, Dolly from a distance excused illicit love, and even envied it a little.” quote by Leo Tolstoy
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““Like the majority of irreproachably virtuous women, wearying often of the monotony of a virtuous life, Dolly from a distance excused illicit love, and even envied it a little.””

Leo Tolstoy

About This Quote

Source Novel: Anna Karenina, 1877

Virtuous women may envy forbidden love, revealing hidden desires beneath moral façades.

In simple terms: Even the virtuous feel envy.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge hidden feelings.

Themes

virtue envy love

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

literary analytical

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • friendship
  • social expectations

Key Concepts

psychology morality

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we judge others’ desires?
  • What does envy reveal about our own values?
A Different Perspective

Moral rigidity can suppress authentic emotions.

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