War and Peace in Culture. (1865â1869) A novel by Leo Tolstoy. It recounts the history of several Russian families during the wars against Napoleon Bonaparte. Many consider it the greatest novel ever written.
The pine is an evergreen tattoo, which means it doesnât shed its leaves in the winter. As such, a bare pine tree without any leaves could only signify one thing, death. A bare pine tree elicits a feeling of sadness, and can therefore be used to commemorate someone who passed away.
Sparrows are small but mighty and extremely vigilant in every aspect of their lives. The tiny sparrow is a reminder that good things come in small packages, and the loudest voice is not always the most powerful. Sparrow tattoos symbolize undying love, commitment to one person, sacrifice and bonding. The sparrow is often tattooed in pairs, and a lone sparrow tattoo often represents solitude and loneliness.