Quote by Leo Tolstoy

He felt that he was himself and did not wish to be anyone else. He only wished now to be better than he had been formerly

He felt that he was himself and did not wish to be anyone el

Summary

This quote reflects an individual's sense of self-acceptance and personal growth. The person recognizes their own uniqueness and individuality, embracing their true identity instead of aspiring to become someone else. However, rather than dwelling on past mistakes or shortcomings, the person's aspiration is directed towards self-improvement. They seek to better themselves, striving for personal growth and development, acknowledging the potential for continuous improvement in various aspects of their life.

Topics

Classics

By Leo Tolstoy

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

I try and reduce myself to an almost blank slate and hope to

I try and reduce myself to an almost blank slate and hope to God that I am creative.

Hope

What distinguishes those of us at the starting line from tho

What distinguishes those of us at the starting line from those of us on the couch is that we learn through running to take what the days gives us, what our body will allow us, and what our will can tolerate.

Running

I want to continue being crazy; living my life the way I dre

I want to continue being crazy; living my life the way I dream it, and not the way the other people want it to be.

Inspirational

One should only see a psychiatrist out of boredom.

One should only see a psychiatrist out of boredom.

Psychiatry

From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest

From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests you cannot subvert your neighbor's rights without striking a dangerous blow at your own.

Biographical data, even those recorded in the public registe

Biographical data, even those recorded in the public registers, are the most private things one has, and to declare them openly is rather like facing a psychoanalyst.

Legacy

Life expectancy in many parts of Africa can be something aro

Life expectancy in many parts of Africa can be something around the age of thirty five to thirty eight. I mean you're very fortunate if you live to that age. In fact when I went to Uganda for the first time one of the things that occurred to me was that I saw very few elderly people.

Age

It was 100 feet of 16 mm black-and-white film of a car comin

It was 100 feet of 16 mm black-and-white film of a car coming to a stop sign, and driving off. I had to decide how to frame and light it. It was magic. There was a sense of mystery.

Car

Nothing else in the world...not all the armies...is so power

Nothing else in the world...not all the armies...is so powerful as an idea whose time has come.

Every one with this writ may be a tyrant if this commission

Every one with this writ may be a tyrant if this commission be legal, a tyrant in a legal manner, also, may control, imprison, or murder any one within the realm.

Legal

I knew that by getting behind the wheel of the car and havin

I knew that by getting behind the wheel of the car and having had something to drink, the responsibility laid on my shoulders.

Car

The real struggle is not between East and West, or capitalis

The real struggle is not between East and West, or capitalism and communism, but between education and propaganda.

Propaganda