In short stories it is better to say not enough than to say too much, because, because–I don’t know why.
ANTON CHEKHOVIn short stories it is better to say not enough than to say too much, because, because–I don’t know why.
ANTON CHEKHOVAny idiot can face a crisis – it’s day to day living that wears you out.
ANTON CHEKHOVJust as I shall lie alone in the grave, so, in essence, do I live alone.
ANTON CHEKHOVIt is easy to be a philosopher in academia, but it is very difficult to be a philosopher in life.
ANTON CHEKHOVWithout a knowledge of languages you feel as if you don’t have a passport.
ANTON CHEKHOVThe teacher must be an actor, an artist,passionately in love with his work.
ANTON CHEKHOVIf I had listened to the critics I’d have died drunk in the gutter
ANTON CHEKHOVLove, respect, and friendship do unite a people as well as a common hatred does.
ANTON CHEKHOVThe secret of boring people lies in telling them everything.
ANTON CHEKHOVWhat a delight it is to respect people!
ANTON CHEKHOVIn all the universe nothing remains permanent and unchanged but the spirit.
ANTON CHEKHOVDon’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.
ANTON CHEKHOVI expect I shall be a student to the end of my days.
ANTON CHEKHOVOh, I have now a mania for shortness. Whatever I read – my own or other people’s works – it all seems to me not short enough.
ANTON CHEKHOVPeople are far more sincere and good-humored at speeding their parting guests than on meeting them.
ANTON CHEKHOVIf you ever have need of my life, come and take it.
ANTON CHEKHOV