Quote by Leo Tolstoy

If you suffer misfortunes in your life, look for their cause, not in your actions, but in the thoughts which inspired them, and try to improve these thoughts.

If you suffer misfortunes in your life, look for their cause

Summary

This quote suggests that when we face misfortunes, rather than solely blaming our actions, we should introspect and examine the underlying thoughts that influenced our actions. It implies that our thoughts shape our actions and subsequently determine the outcomes we experience. By understanding and improving our thoughts, we have the opportunity to change the course of our lives and potentially avoid future misfortunes. It emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and personal growth as a means to prevent or address the causes of our hardships.

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Life Action Misfortune

By Leo Tolstoy

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