Leo Tolstoy Quote: The Bitter Truth About Power and Rule

„One might still justify the submission of an entire people to a small number of rulers if those in power were the best among us—but that is not the case, never has been, and never can be. All too often it is the worst, the most insignificant, the most cruel, the most immoral—and especially the most deceitful—who rule. And the fact that this is so is no accident.“

Leo TolstoiLeo Tolstoy reveals the dark side of power: why the worst often rule and it’s no accident. A quote urging vigilance and reflection.
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Russian writer, thinker, and philosopher, known for his critical social analysis.

Tolstoy reminds us that power often rests in the hands of the wrong people, and this is no accident—a call for vigilance and reflection.


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Inspirational quote by Leo Tolstoy about power and rule

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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