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Chekhov Anton

1860 - 1904 (44)

Chekhov Anton
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11 quotes
Quote 1

Man is what he believes.

Quote 2

Everything should be first-rate in a person, his face, clothes, soul and thoughts.

Quote 3

Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice.

Quote 4

The role of the artist is to ask questions, not answer them.

Quote 5

Wisdom.... comes not from age, but from education and learning.”

Quote 6

We shall find peace. We shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.

Quote 7

There are a great many opinions in this world, and a good half of them are professed by people who have never been in trouble.

Quote 8

Medicine is my lawful wife and literature my mistress; when I get tired of one, I spend the night with the other.

Quote 9

In countries where there is a mild climate, less effort is expended on the struggle with nature and man is kinder and more gentle.

Quote 10

Do silly things. Foolishness is a great deal more vital and healthy than our straining and striving after a meaningful life.

Quote 11

Life is given only once, and one wants to live it boldly, with full conscious and beauty.