09/07/2007

Idealism In You

Just saw Leo Tolstoy's Biography on TV last sunday. I didn't know him though, until one day when I was in bookstore, I found one interesting book which was Anna Karenina. And from this famous book, I knew Mr. Tolstoy, the greatest author.

I just found that his life interest me, it's his passion to help others.
Born in Rusia in 1800sh, known as 'Second Tzar of Rusia', even he inspired Mahatma Gandhi for his humanity.
From his family, he inherited a fortune. As a count and from his wealth, he could help people around him. He choosed to live in his mansion in suburban area with his people who helped him.

Even as a greatest novelist thinker, he wasn't happy around his family. Married to Sofya, 18yrs girl when he was around 35yrs. He wanted a tradional marriage, which wife has to stay at home looking after husband and kids. So his wife felt depress cos she born from modern family, rutinity made her boring.

He wanted to have his own life and until his death he still seached for secret human happiness.


I believe everybody has their idealism, but each have different perceptions. I really admire Mr. Tolstoy for his humanity and his work, but the most important thing is I admire his idealism. Searching for what he wanted to be: Human Happiness which I haven't find it myself. So lets search for it now....

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