Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Do not resist the evil-doer and take no part in doing so, either in the violent deeds of the administration, in the law courts, the collection of taxes, or above all in soldiering, and no one in the world will be able to enslave you.

Do not resist the evil-doer and take no part in doing so, ei

Summary

This quote suggests that one should not engage or support any form of violence, oppression, or participation in systems that perpetuate injustice such as the administration, law courts, tax collection, or being a soldier. By refusing to resist the evildoer, the idea is that an individual can avoid becoming enslaved or controlled by such destructive forces. The quote promotes non-violent resistance as a means to maintain personal freedom and prevent oneself from being co-opted into acts or systems that go against one's principles.

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By Leo Tolstoy

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