Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Only the truth which was acquired by your own thinking, through the efforts of your intellect, becomes a member of your own body, and only this truth really belongs to us.

Only the truth which was acquired by your own thinking, thro

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of personal, independent thinking in the pursuit of truth. It suggests that true knowledge and understanding are not passively absorbed from external sources, but rather actively acquired through one's intellectual efforts. The quote implies that only the truths we personally discover and comprehend become deeply integrated into our being and shape our individual perspective. This highlights the significance of critical thinking and personal exploration as essential in the process of developing our own unique understanding of the world.

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Truth Effort

By Leo Tolstoy

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