Leo Tolstoy Quote About Arrogance and Improvement

„An arrogant person considers himself perfect. This is the chief harm of arrogance. It interferes with a person's main task in life—becoming a better person.“

Leo TolstoiLeo Tolstoy on arrogance: Those who consider themselves perfect neglect life's most important task—becoming a better person.
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Russian writer, thinker, and philosopher, known for his critical social analysis.

Tolstoy connects criticism of arrogance with the lifelong task of personal improvement.


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Leo Tolstoi quote about arrogance and becoming a better person

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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