Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Our soul's perfection is our life's purpose; any other purpose, keeping death in mind, has no substance.

Our soul's perfection is our life's purpose; any other purpo

Summary

This quote suggests that the ultimate aim of our life should be to seek perfection in our soul. It implies that any other purpose we may have in life is ultimately meaningless unless it aligns with this spiritual ideal. The quote reminds us of the ephemeral nature of life by mentioning death and implies that our existence will have no lasting significance unless we strive for the ultimate purpose of refining and perfecting our inner selves.

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