when one has no real life, one lives by mirages. It's still better than nothing.

Anton Chekhov

If ever my life can be of any use to you, come and claim it.

Anton Chekhov

Nothing can be accomplished by logic and ethics.

Anton Chekhov

The world is, of course, nothing but our conception of it.

Anton Chekhov

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

Anton Chekhov

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.

Anton Chekhov

Medicine is my lawful wife, and literature is my mistress. When I get fed up with one, I spend the night with the other

Anton Chekhov

If you are afraid of loneliness, don't marry.

Anton Chekhov

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

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.

Anton Chekhov

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

Anton Chekhov

What a fine weather today! Can’t choose whether to drink tea or to hang myself.

Anton Chekhov