In short stories it is better to say not enough than to say too much, because, because–I don’t know why.
ANTON CHEKHOVThe task of a writer is not to solve the problem but to state the problem correctly.
More Anton Chekhov Quotes
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In all the universe nothing remains permanent and unchanged but the spirit.
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If our life has a meaning, an aim, it has nothing to do with our personal happiness, but something wiser and greater.
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When asked, “Why do you always wear black?”, he said, “I am mourning for my life.
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Nothing can be accomplished by logic and ethics.
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There should be more sincerity and heart in human relations, more silence and simplicity in our interactions. Be rude when you’re angry, laugh when something is funny, and answer when you’re asked.
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Wisdom comes not from age, but from education and learning.
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When a person is born, he can embark on only one of three roads of life: if you go right, the wolves will eat you; if you go left, you’ll eat the wolves; if you go straight, you’ll eat yourself.
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The illusion which exalts us is dearer to us than ten thousand truths.
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If you ever have need of my life, come and take it.
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I have the feeling that I’ve seen everything, but failed to notice the elephants.
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You only have to start a job of work to realize how few decent, honest folk there are about.
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There is something beautiful, touching and poetic when one person loves more than the other, and the other is indifferent.
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I observed that after marriage people cease to be curious.
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Lying is the same as alcoholism. Liars prevaricate even on their deathbeds.
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What a delight it is to respect people!
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