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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Kreutzer Sonata by Leo Tolstoy: be much happier for having performed such a kind act--indeed, you
will be made happy for all your after life."
"Very well," said Ivan; and he immediately made ready for the
journey. As he reached the porch on his way out he saw a poor
woman standing directly in his path and holding a broken arm.
The woman accosted him, saying:
"I was told that you could cure me, and will you not please do
so, as I am powerless to do anything for myself?"
Ivan replied: "Very well, my poor woman; I will relieve you if I
can."
He produced a root which he handed to the poor woman and told her
The Kreutzer Sonata | 
