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Apr 2023
37m 46s

How Idealism saved Leo Tolstoy’s life

Nadia Hassan
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Today’s article sheds light on the personal journey of one of the world’s most renowned authors, and the impact of idealism on his development and growth. It shows us what joins humanity together in its suffering, but also what joins it in the potential for collective healing. The power is within all of us, quietly showing us the way. 

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