Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: 'Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one...'

Leo Tolstoy wrote 'Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself' in his essay Three Methods of Reform.

Tolstoy argued that individuals must address their own imperfections before seeking societal change.

He turned away from the Russian Orthodox Church, chose non-violence, gave up rights to later books, and learned to make shoes.

His message targeted reformers who believed structural changes could replace personal honesty.

The quote connects to ancient Stoic philosophy, which distinguishes between controllable internal actions and uncontrollable external events.