Family life Quote by Leo Tolstoy
““The liberal party said that marriage is an institution quite out of date, and that it needs reconstruction; and family life certainly afforded Stepan Arkadyevitch little gratification, and forced him into lying and hypocrisy, which was so repulsive to his nature.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, 1877
The liberal party views marriage as outdated, needing reconstruction, while family life offers little joy, forcing hypocrisy.
In simple terms: Marriage seen as outdated, causing personal conflict.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate personal values versus societal norms.
Themes
marriage
social change
personal conflict
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- social policy debate
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
liberalism
tradition
hypocrisy
Questions to Reflect On
- Is tradition more valuable than reform?
- How does personal happiness influence societal views?
A Different Perspective
Not all view marriage as oppressive; some find fulfillment.
