Quotes from bookAnna Karenina
Anna Karenina is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published in book form in 1878. Many writers consider Anna Karenina the greatest work of literature ever, and Tolstoy himself called it his first true novel. It was initially released in serial installments from 1873 to 1877 in the periodical The Russian Messenger.
“There can be no peace for us, only misery, and the greatest happiness.”
Leo Tolstoy book Anna Karenina
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“All the diversity, all the charm, and all the beauty of life are made up of light and shade.”
Leo Tolstoy book Anna Karenina
Variant: All the variety, all the charm, all the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow.
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“He knew she was there by the joy and fear that overwhelmed his heart.”
Leo Tolstoy book Anna Karenina
Pt. I, ch. 9
Source: Anna Karenina (1875–1877; 1878)
“If you look for perfection, you'll never be content.”
Leo Tolstoy book Anna Karenina
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“… for nightinggales - we know - can’t live on fairytales.”
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“Be bad, but at least don't be a liar, a deceiver!”
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“They ought to find out how to vaccinate for love, like smallpox.”
Leo Tolstoy book Anna Karenina
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“To educate the peasantry, three things are needed: schools, schools and schools.”
Leo Tolstoy book Anna Karenina
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“it's much better to do good in a way that no one knows anything about it.”
Leo Tolstoy book Anna Karenina
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Leo Tolstoy book Anna Karenina
Pt. I, ch. 9
Variant: He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.
Source: Anna Karenina (1875–1877; 1878)
