"The goal of our life should not be……" — Leo Tolstoy

The goal of our life should not be to find joy in… - Leo Tolstoy

"The goal of our life should not be to find joy in marriage, but to bring more love and truth into the world. We marry to assist each other in this task. The most selfish and hateful life of all is that of two beings who unite in order to enjoy life. The highest calling is that of the man who has dedicated his life to serving God and doing good, and who unites with a woman in order to further that purpose."

— Leo Tolstoy

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