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Leo Tolstoy quote about love from War and Peace (1869) - Seize the moments of happiness, love and be loved! That is the only reality in the world, all else is folly.

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“ Seize the moments of happiness, love and be loved! That is the only reality in the world, all else is folly. ”

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Author

Leo Tolstoy

Source

War and Peace

Topic

love happiness

Date

1869

Language

English

Reference

Note

Translated by Louise and Aylmer Maude

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http://www.gutenberg.org/files/2600/2600-h/2600-h.htm

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Leo Tolstoy quote about love from War and Peace (1869) - Seize the moments of happiness, love and be loved! That is the only reality in the world, all else is folly.

Leo Tolstoy quote about love from War and Peace (1869) - Seize the moments of happiness, love and be loved! That is the only reality in the world, all else is folly.

Leo Tolstoy quote about love from War and Peace (1869) - Seize the moments of happiness, love and be loved! That is the only reality in the world, all else is folly.

Leo Tolstoy quote about love from War and Peace (1869) - Seize the moments of happiness, love and be loved! That is the only reality in the world, all else is folly.