Leo Tolstoi began working on this book in 1888. It was published in three different versions and under different Reading List (1903), Thoughts of Wise People for Every Day (1906), and again Reading List (1908). This book combines his translations of outstanding world philosophers' thoughts with his own thoughts. Tolstoi also included in the book his calendar with thoughts and aphorisms for each day. This book is reprint of the last unabridged version of Tolstoi's book published in 1991. Bibliography for monthly and weekly reading lists, name index.