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Tolstoy Reads from His ‘Calendar of Wisdom’ in a Rare Recording Shortly Before His Death
Tolstoy Reads from His ‘Calendar of Wisdom’ in a Rare Recording Shortly Before His Death

The beloved Russian author, shortly before his death, on the object of life.

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A Calendar of Wisdom: Tolstoy on Knowledge and the Meaning of Life
A Calendar of Wisdom: Tolstoy on Knowledge and the Meaning of Life

“The most important knowledge is that which guides the way you lead your life.”

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