Intellectual Poison and Bad Books – Leo Tolstoy

„The difference between real material poison and intellectual poison is that most material poison is disgusting to the taste, but intellectual poison, which takes the form of cheap newspapers or bad books, can unfortunately sometimes be attractive.“

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Russian writer, thinker, and philosopher, known for his critical social analysis.

In this quote, Leo Tolstoy warns of the seductive influence of poor media and books.


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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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