Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Her maternal instinct told her Natasha had too much of something, and because of this she would not be happy

Her maternal instinct told her Natasha had too much of somet

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges a maternal instinct that warns them of Natasha having an excess of something, leading to potential unhappiness. This suggests that the speaker, likely a mother figure, believes that an abundance of certain qualities, objects, or experiences might hinder Natasha's overall contentment. The quote could imply the concern of the speaker towards the potential negative consequences that arise from having too much of a particular thing in one's life.

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By Leo Tolstoy

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