If there existed no external means for dimming the...

If there existed no external means for dimming their consciences, one-half of the men would at once shoot themselves, because to live contrary to one's reason is a most intolerable state, and all men of our time are in such a state.

-Leo Tolstoy

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"If there existed no external means for dimming the... " is one of a famous quotes by Leo Tolstoy. Complete quote is as follows;
"If there existed no external means for dimming their consciences, one-half of the men would at once shoot themselves, because to live contrary to one's reason is a most intolerable state, and all men of our time are in such a state."

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"If there existed no external means for dimming their consciences, one-half of the men would at once shoot themselves, because to live contrary to one's reason is a most intolerable state, and all men of our time are in such a state." This is a quote by Leo Tolstoy which is about Time & Men. He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

  • I don't feel old. I don't feel anything till noon. That's when it's time for my nap.
  • As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.
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This quote is primarily about Men although it also includes other themes like Time & Men. It is attributed to Leo Tolstoy. Complete quote is as follows;
"If there existed no external means for dimming their consciences, one-half of the men would at once shoot themselves, because to live contrary to one's reason is a most intolerable state, and all men of our time are in such a state."