Man is what he believes.
ANTON CHEKHOVHe who desires nothing, hopes for nothing, and is afraid of nothing, cannot be an artist.
More Anton Chekhov Quotes
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What a fine weather today! Can’t choose whether to drink tea or to hang myself.
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Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice.
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Love, respect, and friendship do unite a people as well as a common hatred does.
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If in the first act you introduce a gun, by the third act you have to use it.
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The illusion which exalts us is dearer to us than ten thousand truths.
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The snow has not yet left the earth but spring is already asking to enter your heart.
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In short stories it is better to say not enough than to say too much, because, because–I don’t know why.
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Even while lying, you’ll be believed if you speak with authority.
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Not one of our mortal gauges is suitable for evaluating non-existence, for making judgments about that which is not a person.
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It is easy to be a philosopher in academia, but it is very difficult to be a philosopher in life.
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In all the universe nothing remains permanent and unchanged but the spirit.
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The world is, of course, nothing but our conception of it.
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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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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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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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