Leo Tolstoy Quote

Even in the best, most friendly, and simple relations of life, praise and commendation are essential, just as grease is necessary to wheels that they may run smoothly.


War and Peace (1860)


Even in the best, most friendly, and simple relations of life, praise and commendation are essential, just as grease is necessary to wheels that they ...

Even in the best, most friendly, and simple relations of life, praise and commendation are essential, just as grease is necessary to wheels that they ...

Even in the best, most friendly, and simple relations of life, praise and commendation are essential, just as grease is necessary to wheels that they ...

Even in the best, most friendly, and simple relations of life, praise and commendation are essential, just as grease is necessary to wheels that they ...