Anton Chekhov Quotes

There is no national science just as there is no national multiplication table; what is national is no longer science.

Anton Chekhov

Capital punishment kills immediately, whereas lifetime imprisonment does so slowly. Which executioner is more humane? The one who kills you in a few minutes, or the one who wrests your life from you in the course of many years?

Anton Chekhov

The more refined one is, the more unhappy.

Anton Chekhov

Man is what he believes.

Anton Chekhov

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

Anton Chekhov

There is nothing new in art except talent.

Anton Chekhov

People don't notice whether it's winter or summer when they're happy.

Anton Chekhov

The University brings out all abilities, including incapability.

Anton Chekhov

Doctors are the same as lawyers; the only difference is that lawyers merely rob you, whereas doctors rob you and kill you too.

Anton Chekhov

Medvienko: Why do you always wear black? Masha: I am in mourning for my life. I am unhappy

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People who lead a lonely existence always have something on their minds that they are eager to talk about.

Anton Chekhov

Reason and justice tell me there's more love for humanity in electricity and steam than in chastity and vegetarianism.

Anton Chekhov

People are far more sincere and good-humored at speeding their parting guests than on meeting them.

Anton Chekhov

People who lead a lonely existence always have something on their minds that they are eager to talk about.

Anton Chekhov

One must be a god to be able to tell successes from failures without making a mistake.

Anton Chekhov
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