Lew Tolstoy

Tolstoy, Lew

Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time (1828-1910). Autograph letter signed. [Moscow]. 8vo. 3 pp. French. Letter slightly faded.
$ 19,756 / 18.500 € (74683)

A philosophical reflection on human integrity, written to the young medicin Paul Fontaine in France: „[...] You say you are undecided about the effort you need to make so that your brother may understand the truth that is to give you real life. I believe we should never consider the influence we may have on our neighbor as our goal. A Christian can only have one goal: to fulfil the will of the Lord as perfectly as possible, to try to be as perfect as our Father in Heaven“ (translated from the French original. - Letter slightly faded.

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