Ana-karenjina Quote by Leo Tolstoy
““Prije se znalo dogoditi da je slobodni mislilac bio čovjek, koji je bio odgojen u pojmovima vjere, zakona i morala, i koji se borbom i naporom sam dovinuo do slobodnog mišljenja; ali sada se javlja novi tip samoradnih mislilaca, koji rastu, da nisu ni čuli da su postojali zakoni morala, vjere, da je bilo autoriteta, nego koji rastu izravno u pojmovima poricanja svega, to jest kao divljaci.””
About This Quote
Source Book: War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy, 1869
The quote contrasts historically educated free thinkers with modern self‑directed thinkers who reject all moral, religious, and legal frameworks, becoming wild and unrestrained.
In simple terms: Modern rebels reject all traditional norms, becoming untamed thinkers.
Key Takeaway
Question the foundations of your beliefs.
Themes
freedom
rebellion
modernity
Mood
defiant
critical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- political activism
- personal identity formation
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
existentialism
anarchism
Questions to Reflect On
- What values do you consider essential?
- How can society balance individual freedom with collective responsibility?
A Different Perspective
It may romanticize chaos and ignore the need for shared values.
