As to his inheritance and the part played by Prince Vasili, it is very sad for both.

Ah, my dear friend, our divine Saviour's words, that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God, are terribly true.

I pity Prince Vasili but am still more sorry for Pierre.

So young, and burdened with such riches--to what temptations he will be exposed! If I were asked what I desire most on earth, it would be to be poorer than the poorest beggar.

A thousand thanks, dear friend, for the volume you have sent me and which has such success in Moscow.