Lives of others Quote by Leo Tolstoy
““on which side is truth,—on the side of the thoughts which seem true and well-founded, or on the side of the lives of others and myself?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: War and Peace, 1869
Truth may lie in personal experience or collective wisdom; discerning requires introspection.
In simple terms: Truth is complex and personal.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions.
Themes
truth
philosophy
subjectivity
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- moral dilemmas
- political debates
- personal decisions
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
ethics
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- Whose truth guides your actions?
- How do you verify personal beliefs against others?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be manipulated by perspective.
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