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Leo Tolstoy quote about freedom from War and Peace (1869) - You say: I am not free. But I have lifted my hand and let it fall. Everyone understands that this illogical reply is an irrefutable demonstration of freedom.

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Quotes by Leo Tolstoy · Quotes from War and Peace · Quotes about freedom · Quotes about action · Quotes about logic

“ You say: I am not free. But I have lifted my hand and let it fall. Everyone understands that this illogical reply is an irrefutable demonstration of freedom. ”

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Author

Leo Tolstoy

Source

War and Peace

Topic

freedom action logic

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 freedom from War and Peace (1869) - You say: I am not free. But I have lifted my hand and let it fall. Everyone understands that this illogical reply is an irrefutable demonstration of freedom.

Leo Tolstoy quote about freedom from War and Peace (1869) - You say: I am not free. But I have lifted my hand and let it fall. Everyone understands that this illogical reply is an irrefutable demonstration of freedom.

Leo Tolstoy quote about freedom from War and Peace (1869) - You say: I am not free. But I have lifted my hand and let it fall. Everyone understands that this illogical reply is an irrefutable demonstration of freedom.

Leo Tolstoy quote about freedom from War and Peace (1869) - You say: I am not free. But I have lifted my hand and let it fall. Everyone understands that this illogical reply is an irrefutable demonstration of freedom.