Quote by Leo Tolstoy
Darya Alexandrovna made no reply. She suddenly felt that she had got far away from Anna; that there lay between them a barrier of questions on which they could never agree, and about which it was better not to speak.
Summary
In this quote from Leo Tolstoy's novel "Anna Karenina," Darya Alexandrovna chooses to remain silent because she realizes there is an unbridgeable gap between her and Anna. The "barrier of questions" represents the deep differences in their perspectives and beliefs. Darya understands that discussing these issues would only lead to further disagreement. Thus, she decides it is wiser to maintain silence, preserving their relationship by avoiding contentious topics that could potentially damage it.
By Leo Tolstoy