For Every Day -- Tolstoy 365. Days of Spiritual Food

Author: Leo Tolstoy
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: Leo Tolstoy was not only a great artist but also a great thinker. Throughout his long life, he read countless classics, drawing inspiration from them. The classics he read included religious and philosophical works from both Eastern and Western traditions, such as the Bible and the Tao Te Ching, as well as various works on politics, sociology, law, and ethics. What is even more valuable is that Tolstoy was also diligent in taking notes. In his later years, he selected the proverbs that resonated with his heart from his notes and added his own proverbs (those without cited sources in the book are generally written by Tolstoy) to compile and publish a book titled For Every Day. The book is arranged in the order of 365 days of the year, with a group of proverbs on the same topic under each day's name. This is an abridged translation. The abridged translation retains the original book's arrangement but selects only the most outstanding parts from each group of proverbs under each day's name. Therefore, it can also be considered a condensed version of the original book. Although it is shorter than the original, the essence is still preserved. Tolstoy's thoughts are profound and extensive, and there are countless works on his thoughts and research. The proverbs selected in this book, although some may not be written by Tolstoy himself, as mentioned earlier, they are "the ones that resonate with his heart" or, in other words, the ones he endorses. Therefore, this book reflects his thoughts from a certain perspective. This is undoubtedly excellent material for studying his own thoughts. Additionally, these proverbs are filled with human wisdom and life lessons. Whether for young people who are new to the world or for those who have weathered many storms, reading them can bring enlightenment.