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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To fear love is to fear life, and those whose fear life are already three parts dead Anton Chekhov
To fear love is to fear life, and those whose fear life are already three parts dead
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.
Only one who loves can remember so well. Anton Chekhov
Only one who loves can remember so well.
“Only during hard times do people come to understand how difficult it is to be master of their feelings and thoughts. Anton Chekhov
“Only during hard times do people come to understand how difficult it is to be master of their feelings and thoughts.
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.
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.
When a lot of remedies are suggested for a disease, that means it cannot be cured. Anton Chekhov
When a lot of remedies are suggested for a disease, that means it cannot be cured.
There is nothing more awful, insulting, and depressing than banality. Anton Chekhov
There is nothing more awful, insulting, and depressing than banality.
Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass. Anton Chekhov
Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.
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.
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.
It's very hard, feeling that you're no more than a piece of unwanted furniture in this world. Anton Chekhov
It's very hard, feeling that you're no more than a piece of unwanted furniture in this world.
