More Quotes by Anton Chekhov
The world is, of course, nothing but our conception of it.
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.
We shall find peace. We shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.
There is nothing more awful, insulting, and depressing than banality.
Perhaps the feelings that we experience when we are in love represent a normal state. Being in love shows a person who he should be.
If ever my life can be of any use to you, come and claim it.
A woman can become a man's friend only in the following stages - first an acquantaince, next a mistress, and only then a friend.
When asked, "Why do you always wear black?", he said, "I am mourning for my life.
The role of the artist is to ask questions, not answer them.
The happy man only feels at ease because the unhappy bear their burden in silence. Without this silence, happiness would be impossible.