Quote by Leo Tolstoy

How can one be well...when one suffers morally?

How can one be well...when one suffers morally?

Summary

This quote questions the possibility of true well-being while experiencing moral suffering. It suggests that being morally conflicted or compromised can negatively impact one's overall sense of being "well" or mentally/emotionally balanced. It raises the concept that genuine well-being is not solely dependent on physical health or material wealth, but also on having a clear conscience and living in accordance with one's ethical values.

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