Quote by Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina (open

All happy families are alike, but an unhappy family is unhappy after its own fashion.http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides3/anna_karenina3.asp

All happy families are alike, but an unhappy family is unhap

Summary

This quote, from Leo Tolstoy's novel "Anna Karenina," suggests that happiness is homogeneous, meaning that all content families share common traits and experiences. However, unhappiness in a family is unique and can manifest in various ways, making each unhappy family different from the others. Tolstoy implies that there is a universal recipe for happiness, but an unhappy family tends to have its own distinctive set of problems and circumstances leading to their unhappiness. This quote highlights the complexity and individuality of family dynamics and emphasizes the commonalities in joyful relationships.

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By Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina (open

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