Art begins when a man, with a purpose of communicating to other people a feeling he once experienced, calls it up again within himself and expresses it by certain external signs.
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In all human sorrow nothing gives comfort but love and faith, and that in the sight of Christ's compassion for us no sorrow is trifiling.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True comfort in sorrow comes only from love and faith, especially in light of Christ's compassion.
Tolstoy emphasizes that in moments of deep human sorrow, the only sources of true comfort are love and faith. He suggests that when we reflect on the compassion that Christ has for humanity, we realize that no sorrow is insignificant or trifling, as every heartache is worthy of compassion and understanding.
Themes
LoveFaithSorrowComfortCompassion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a memorial service to emphasize the importance of love and faith in times of grief.
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