Better to perish from fools than to accept praises from them.
ANTON CHEKHOVJust as I shall lie alone in the grave, so, in essence, do I live alone.
More Anton Chekhov Quotes
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When asked, “Why do you always wear black?”, he said, “I am mourning for my life.
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Three o’clock in the morning. The soft April night is looking at my windows and caressingly winking at me with its stars. I can’t sleep, I am so happy.
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An artist observes, selects, guesses, and synthesizes.
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We shall find peace. We shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.
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I don’t understand anything about the ballet; all I know is that during the intervals the ballerinas stink like horses.
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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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The world perishes not from bandits and fires, but from hatred, hostility, and all these petty squabbles.
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Be sure not to discuss your hero’s state of mind. Make it clear from his actions.
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If you are afraid of loneliness, do not marry.
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A good person will feel guilty even before a dog.
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Money, like vodka, turns a person into an eccentric.
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All saints have past and all sinners have a future.
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Every person lives his real, most interesting life under the cover of secrecy.
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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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You must trust and believe in people or life becomes impossible.
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