Quote by Leo Tolstoy

We are all brothers, and yet I live by receiving a salary for arraigning, judging and punishing a thief or a prostitute, whose existence is conditioned by the whole consumption of my life.

We are all brothers, and yet I live by receiving a salary fo

Summary

This quote reflects the contradiction inherent in society, where individuals are interconnected yet participate in systems that perpetuate inequality. The author, who is possibly a judge or lawyer, acknowledges that their livelihood is dependent on punishing social outcasts like thieves or prostitutes. The quote highlights the irony that their own prosperity relies on the exploitation and marginalization of others, emphasizing the complex and interconnected relationships within society that create conflicting moral dilemmas.

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By Leo Tolstoy

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