Quote by Leo Tolstoy

If there is a God and future life, there is truth and good, and man's highest happiness consists in striving to attain them. We must live, we must love, and we must believe that we live not only today on this scrap of earth, but have lived and shall live

If there is a God and future life, there is truth and good,

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This quote suggests that if there is a divine being and an afterlife, then truth and goodness exist, and the ultimate happiness of humans lies in seeking to achieve them. It emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest, embracing love, and maintaining the belief that our existence extends beyond the present moment and physical realm.

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By Leo Tolstoy

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