Beauty and Goodness – Quote by Leo Tolstoi

„What a strange illusion it is to suppose that beauty is goodness.“

Leo TolstoiLeo Tolstoi challenges the illusion that beauty is automatically equal to goodness and moral value.
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Russian writer, thinker, and philosopher, known for his critical social analysis.

This quote questions the hasty assumption that outward beauty is equivalent to moral goodness.


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Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) was a Russian writer, philosopher, and social reformer, famous for his novels like "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." He also engaged politically and ethically, rejecting violence and advocating for pacifism.

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