Cruelty Quote by Pravin K. Shah
““Leo Tolstoy Cruelty is the obvious cancer of modern civilization.””
About This Quote
Tolstoy asserts that cruelty is a pervasive disease afflicting modern civilization.
In simple terms: Cruelty is a modern societal disease.
Key Takeaway
Combat cruelty actively.
Themes
morality
society
cruelty
civilization
ethics
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
morality
society
cruelty
civilization
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Tolstoy:0
Leo Tolstoy:0
Tolstoy Cruelty:0
Cruelty Obvious:0
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy making
- public discourse
Key Concepts
social pathology
human behavior
philosophical critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies reduce cruelty?
- What systemic changes are needed?
A Different Perspective
Labeling all modern issues as cruelty may oversimplify.
![“I started with [Leo] Tolstoy and I was overwhelmed. Tolstoy writes like an ocean, in huge, rolling waves, and it doesn't look like it was processed through his thinking. It feels very natural. You don't question whether Tolstoy's right or wrong. His philosophy is housed in interrelating…” quote by Mel Brooks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a15/mel-brooks-2308_character_i-started-with-leo-tolstoy-and-i-was-ove_378838.jpg)
