Quote by Leo Tolstoy

If, then, I were asked for the most important advice I could give, that which I considered to be the most useful to the men of our century, I should simply say: in the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look around you.

If, then, I were asked for the most important advice I could

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's advice for individuals living in the present century is to pause their busy lives and take a moment to reflect on their surroundings. By stopping their constant work and looking around, the speaker encourages people to be mindful and aware of their environment. This advice emphasizes the importance of taking a break from the hustle and bustle of life to appreciate the world and find meaning and purpose in the midst of their daily routines.

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