Leo Tolstoy: What Men Live By and Other Tales

Although Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a wealthy landowner, in his later life he had what was considered a "religious awakening." This experience went on to inform his writing and his lifestyle in profound ways. His views transcended the specifics of religion, as known in his day -- so much so he came to be a helpful guide both to Mohandas Gandhi and to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The four stories in this collection ask profound questions and gently supply helpful, non-dogmatic hints to their answerings: What is the most important thing to do? Who is the most important person? When is the most important time? What is worth owning? What is the most profound religion? What rules should men live by? How much land does a man need? Who is God? What should we bother to discuss? How should we act towards one another? How should we respond to cruelty and violence? And many more. Wonderful stories written in a relaxed style.

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[CelestialEmbodiment]

➀ [Excerpt from letter #607 on p. 717 of "Tolstoy's Letters, Vol. II: 1880-1910" by R.F. Christian (1978) : To S.L. Tolstoy and T.L. Sukhotina, Astapovo (Аста́пово), 1 Nov. 1910 : “The views you have acquired about Darwinism, evolution and the struggle for existence won't explain to you the meaning of your life and won't give you guidance in your actions, and a life without an explanation of its meaning and importance,

[CelestialEmbodiment]

➁ and without the unfailing guidance that stems from it is a pitiful existence. Think about it. I say it, probably on the eve of my death, because I love you. /// Good-bye; try to calm your mother, for whom I have the most genuine feeling of compassion and love. – Your loving father, L. Tolstoy (Tolstoy lost consciousness at 5 A.M. on Nov. 7, 1910 and died an hour later.)]