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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To get rid of an enemy one must love him.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Loving your enemy can transform animosity into understanding and peace.
This quote by Leo Tolstoy suggests that the most profound way to overcome hatred and conflict with an enemy is through love. By choosing to love rather than to hate, we can break the cycle of animosity, allowing for healing and reconciliation, ultimately leading to a more harmonious existence.
Themes
LoveEnemyUnderstandingPeaceConflict
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about conflict resolution, one might say, 'As Tolstoy suggested, to get rid of an enemy one must love him.'
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