Quote by Leo Tolstoy

A person who has spoiled his stomach will criticize his meal saying that the food is bad; the same thing happens with people who are not satisfied with their lives.


A person who has spoiled his stomach will criticize his meal

Summary

This quote suggests that people who are discontent with their own circumstances tend to be highly critical of the world around them. Just as someone with a spoiled stomach may judge a perfectly good meal negatively, those who are dissatisfied with their lives often find fault and criticize things unfairly. It highlights the idea that negativity and unhappiness within oneself can lead to a skewed perspective and a tendency to judge others or situations harshly without valid justification.

By Leo Tolstoy
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