What Men Live By, How Much Land Does A Man Need? & Other Stories Quotes

“Ah, what a fine fellow!” exclaimed the Chief. “He has gained much land!” Pahom’s servant came running up and tried to raise him, but he saw that blood was flowing from his mouth. Pahom was dead! The Bashkirs clicked their tongues to show their pity. His servant picked up the spade and dug a grave long enough for Pahom to lie in, and buried him in it. Six feet from his head to his heels was all he needed.”
― Leo Tolstoy, What Men Live By, How Much Land Does A Man Need? & Other Stories

“Remember then: there is only one time that is important—Now! It is the most important time because it is the only time when we have any power. The most necessary man is he with whom you are, for no man knows whether he will ever have dealings with any one else: and the most important affair is, to do him good, because for that purpose alone was man sent into this life!”
― Leo Tolstoy, What Men Live By, How Much Land Does A Man Need? & Other Stories

“Simon said to him, “Well, friend; the belly wants bread, and the naked body clothes. One has to work for a living What work do you know?” “I do not know any.” This surprised Simon, but he said, “Men who want to learn can learn anything.” “Men work, and I will work also.”
― Leo Tolstoy, What Men Live By, How Much Land Does A Man Need? & Other Stories