This life of ours, human life is like a flower gloriously blooming in a meadow: along comes a goat, eats it up–no more flower.
ANTON CHEKHOVBe sure not to discuss your hero’s state of mind. Make it clear from his actions.
More Anton Chekhov Quotes
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If you want to work on your art, work on your life.
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For God’s sake, have some self-respect and do not run off at the mouth if your brain is out to lunch.
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Doctors are just the same as lawyers; the only difference is that lawyers merely rob you, whereas doctors rob you and kill you too.
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Lying is the same as alcoholism. Liars prevaricate even on their deathbeds.
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People are far more sincere and good-humored at speeding their parting guests than on meeting them.
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Any idiot can face a crisis – it’s day to day living that wears you out.
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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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There are plenty of good people, but only a very, very few are precise and disciplined.
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Try to reason about love, and you will lose your reason.
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The more cultured a man, the less fortunate he is.
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When asked, “Why do you always wear black?”, he said, “I am mourning for my life.
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If you are afraid of loneliness, do not marry.
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You confuse two things: solving a problem and stating a problem correctly. It is only the second that is obligatory for an artist.
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A good person will feel guilty even before a dog.
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What a fine weather today! Can’t choose whether to drink tea or to hang myself.
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