Anton Pavlovich Chekhov ( 29 January 1860 – 15 July 1904) was a Russian playwright and short story writer, who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short fiction in history.
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The task of a writer is not to solve the problem but to state the problem correctly. Anton Chekhov
The task of a writer is not to solve the problem but to state the problem correctly.
Wisdom.... comes not from age, but from education and learning. Anton Chekhov
Wisdom.... comes not from age, but from education and learning.
When asked, "Why do you always wear black?", he said, "I am mourning for my life. Anton Chekhov
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. Anton Chekhov
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. Anton Chekhov
The happy man only feels at ease because the unhappy bear their burden in silence. Without this silence, happiness would be impossible.
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. Anton Chekhov
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.
Any idiot can face a crisis; it's this day-to-day living that wears you out. Anton Chekhov
Any idiot can face a crisis; it's this day-to-day living that wears you out.
There is nothing more awful, insulting, and depressing than banality. Anton Chekhov
There is nothing more awful, insulting, and depressing than banality.
Be sure not to discuss your hero's state of mind. Make it clear from his actions. Anton Chekhov
Be sure not to discuss your hero's state of mind. Make it clear from his actions.
I kept thinking how marvellous it would be if I could somehow tear my heart, which felt so heavy, out of my chest. Anton Chekhov
I kept thinking how marvellous it would be if I could somehow tear my heart, which felt so heavy, out of my chest.
If you want to work on your art, work on your life. Anton Chekhov
If you want to work on your art, work on your life.
What a fine weather today! Can’t choose whether to drink tea or to hang myself. Anton Chekhov
What a fine weather today! Can’t choose whether to drink tea or to hang myself.