9 Most Memorable Quotes by Leo Tolstoy 

Leo Tolstoy is one of the greatest novelists in literary history, known for his deep insights into human nature, society, and spirituality. His works are filled with memorable and thought-provoking quotes.

"All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."

Source: 'Anna Karenina'

"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself."

Source: Often attributed to Tolstoy's essays or personal reflections.

"If you want to be happy, be."

Source: 'A Calendar of Wisdom'

"The two most powerful warriors are patience and time."

Source: 'War and Peace'

"There is no greatness where there is no simplicity, goodness, and truth."

Source: 'War and Peace'

"We can know only that we know nothing. And that is the highest degree of human wisdom."

Source: 'War and Peace'

"All the variety, all the charm, all the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow."

Source: 'Anna Karenina'

"Historians are like deaf people who go on answering questions that no one has asked them."

Source: 'War and Peace'

"The only absolute knowledge attainable by man is that life is meaningless."

Source: 'A Confession'