Book · 2018 · Philosophy
A Calendar of Wisdom
A Calendar of Wisdom by Leo Tolstoy has been mentioned in 5 episodes across 2 podcasts (3 episodes recommend it and 2 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Ryan Holiday (3 episodes), Jack Weatherford (1 episode) and Angela Duckworth (1 episode) on The Daily Stoic (4 episodes) and No Stupid Questions (1 episode).
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Tolstoy writes this book called A Calendar of Wisdom, and it's just a collection of his favorite quotes from Thoreau and the Stoics.
Ryan Holiday · The Daily Stoic · Feb 2024 Listen at 1:01:06 Questions about A Calendar of Wisdom by Leo Tolstoy
Who recommends A Calendar of Wisdom by Leo Tolstoy on podcasts?
Ryan Holiday (2 episodes) and Jack Weatherford (1 episode) have recommended A Calendar of Wisdom by Leo Tolstoy on podcasts. In all, 3 people brought it up across 2 podcasts (2 people recommended it).
Which podcasts mention A Calendar of Wisdom the most?
The Daily Stoic (4 episodes) and No Stupid Questions (1 episode).
Is A Calendar of Wisdom recommended, or only discussed?
A Calendar of Wisdom by Leo Tolstoy was recommended in 3 episodes and discussed without a recommendation in 2 episodes, as of 2026-10-25.
What do people say about A Calendar of Wisdom?
Ryan Holiday on The Daily Stoic (2024-02-29): "Tolstoy writes this book called A Calendar of Wisdom, and it's just a collection of his favorite quotes from Thoreau and the Stoics."
When was A Calendar of Wisdom last mentioned on a podcast?
A Calendar of Wisdom by Leo Tolstoy was last discussed on The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday on 2026-10-25.
What they say about it
- Called a daily devotional2
The best things said about it
One of my similar book recommendations, since we were talking about books, I don't know if you've ever read Tolstoy's A Calendar of Wisdom.
I think it's stupid that the USSR banned and suppressed Tolstoy's A Calendar of Wisdom for its religious content, right, because it had Christian themes in it.
Ryan Holiday The Daily Stoic · Oct 2026 You know, I've been thinking about this recently for two reasons: one is I've been reading this book by Tolstoy called 'A Calendar of Days,' and it's kind of like this daily devotional.
Angela Duckworth No Stupid Questions · May 2021 It is kind of like this daily devotional so he apparently for the last 15 or more years of his life created this journal where he kept all his favorite quotes.
Angela Duckworth No Stupid Questions · May 2021 Why people recommend it
A Calendar of Wisdom by Leo Tolstoy is a daily devotional featuring inspirational quotes, philosophical thoughts, and reflections curated by the renowned author during the final years of his life. Ryan Holiday enthusiastically recommended Tolstoy's book on The Daily Stoic, noting its immense popularity in his bookstore and describing it as a fantastic collection of thoughts from figures like the Stoics and Thoreau that he loves to read before bed. Holiday also discussed how the Soviet Union had suppressed the book due to its religious and Christian themes. Jack Weatherford similarly suggested the book as a strong reading recommendation on the podcast. Angela Duckworth mentioned reading Tolstoy's work on No Stupid Questions, comparing it to a daily journal of wisdom where the author gathered his favorite reflections on various topics, including vegetarianism and morality. Across these podcast appearances, the book is consistently highlighted as a timeless source of daily philosophical guidance and inspiration that continues to resonate with modern readers seeking practical wisdom, historical perspective, and deeper moral reflection for their daily lives.
Every mention
Ryan Holiday What's interesting too about that Tolstoy book is that A calendar of wisdom. That's right. 3
“I think it's stupid that the USSR banned and suppressed Tolstoy's a calendar of wisdom for its religious content, right, because it had Christian themes in it”
“What's interesting too about that Tolstoy book is that A calendar of wisdom. That's right.”
“Well, one of the books I I've raved about and like we can't keep it on the shelf of the bookstore and the the printers always having to print more is So, Tolstoy writes this book called A Calendar of Wisdom, and it's just a collection of his favorite quotes from Thoreau and the Stoics...”
Jack Weatherford One of my similar book recommendations, since we were talking about books, I don't know if you've ever read… 1
“One of my similar book recommendations, since we were talking about books, I don't know if you've ever read Tolstoy's 'A Calendar of Wisdom.'”
Angela Duckworth one is I've been reading this book by Tolstoy called a calendar of days and it is kind of like this Daily D… 1
“one is I've been reading this book by Tolstoy called a calendar of days and it is kind of like this Daily Devotional so he apparently for the last 15 or more years of his life created this journal where he kept all his favorite quotes”
“You know, I've been thinking about this recently for two reasons: one is I've been reading this book by Tolstoy called 'A Calendar of Days,' and it's kind of like this daily devotional.”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Finally, Angela tells Steven about a Tolstoy book that she's enjoying called 'A Calendar of Days.' Angela seems to be developing a habit of remembering interesting details about the books she reads while getting their titles wrong.”