Quote by Leo Tolstoy

All thinking beings have the same basic intellect. Therefore, all wise men share the same idea of perfection.

All thinking beings have the same basic intellect. Therefore

Summary

This quote suggests that intelligence is inherent in all beings and is therefore shared by all wise individuals. It proposes that wise people possess a universal understanding or concept of perfection. This viewpoint implies that wisdom transcends differences in culture, background, or personal beliefs, as the essence of intellect remains consistent across thinking beings. Thus, the quote emphasizes the notion that wise individuals are united in their perception of what perfection entails.

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Men

By Leo Tolstoy

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