Quote by Leo Tolstoy

But there was another class of people, the real people. To this class they all belonged, and in it the great thing was to be elegant, generous, plucky, gay, to abandon oneself without a blush to every passion, and to laugh at everything else.

But there was another class of people, the real people. To t

Summary

This quote highlights the existence of two social classes - one superficial and artificial, and the other genuine and authentic. The "real people" are defined by their qualities of elegance, generosity, courage, and joyfulness, as well as their ability to indulge freely in their passions. They are not concerned with societal expectations or judgement, as they find amusement and amusement in everything around them. This quote underscores the importance of staying true to one's self and living life without hesitation or fear of societal constraints.

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