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Часть текста: such a truth, the acceptation of which would deliver men from their miseries and give them the greatest welfare; but, strange though it seems to say so nothing has so much hindered the spreading of the truth, as the too hasty desire to make others accept it. I have always been deeply affected by the seldom noticed words of Christ to his 70 disciples, when they returned from preaching and boasted of their success, saying that everywhere the devils were subject unto them: «In this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather, because your names are written in heaven». In other words: seek not exterior success visible to all men, do not count your proselytes, as do the churchmen & the salvation army, 1 but seek to be in the truth, never to deviate from it & success, thoough perhaps invisible to you, will follow, will certainly follow, because when a man is in the truth he will act and his action will inevitably have the most fruitful results, if even they will not be visible to him. The same is expressed in the words «Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness & all these things shall be added unto you»; & in the words: «Be ye wise as serpents, & harmless as doves». Truth in order to influence men should be complete, not clipped, not adapted to...
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Часть текста: your last letter and am very sorry to see by it that you are not friendly disposed to Tchertkov. As for him, he always in his letters speaks with great love and esteem about you. All the statements that you contradict are not his: the whole matter became known to you only through my indiscretion in telling St. John what Anna Constantinowna wrote without precision to her sister. As you see, Mr. Tchertkov is not in fault with regard to you. 1 I am very, very sorry for all this misunderstanding between two such true friends of mine as you and Tchertkov. I hope that with your sincerity and straightforwardness this misunderstanding will undoubtedly be cleared up. 2 I am very glad to know from your letter to Maude that you got the help you wanted for your undertaking and wish you success in it. 3 I remain, with brotherly love, yours truly, Leo Tolstoy. P. S. You say in your letter: «may I publish it». I do not quite understand what is it you wish to publish. I think it is better not to publish anything about the matter. Please don’t. Leo Tolstoy. 3/16 July 1900. Дорогой Кенворти, Я только что получил ваше последнее письмо и с большим огорчением узнал из него, что вы недружелюбно относитесь к Черткову. Что же касается его, то он в своих письмах всегда пишет о вас с большим уважением и любовью. Утверждения, против которых вы возражаете, ему не принадлежат. Всё это стало вам известно только благодаря моей неосторожности. Я рассказал Син-Джону о том, чтò Анна Константиновна неопределенно написала своей сестре. Как вы видите, Чертков здесь не при чем. 1 Я очень, очень жалею о всем этом недоразумении между двумя столь близкими мне друзьями, как вы и Чертков, и очень надеюсь, что при вашей искренности и прямоте это недоразумение, без сомнения, выяснится. 2 Я был очень рад узнать из вашего письма к Мооду, что вы получили помощь, в которой нуждались для вашего предприятия, и желаю вам успеха в нем. 3 С братской любовью...