Quote by Leo Tolstoy

I am always with myself and it is I who am my tormentor.

I am always with myself and it is I who am my tormentor.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is their own source of torment and suffering. They acknowledge that they are constantly in the presence of their own thoughts and actions, which contribute to their internal struggle. It implies a self-awareness and realization that they are responsible for their own hardships, implying that their mind and actions are the primary drivers of their torment.

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