“ The thirst for powerful sensations takes the upper hand both over fear and over compassion for the grief of others. Anton Chekhov
“ It was hard and sour, but, as Poushkin said, the illusion which exalts us is dearer to us than ten thousand truths. I saw a happy man, one whose dearest dream had come true, who had attained his goal… Anton Chekhov
“ And I despise your books, I despise wisdom and the blessings of this world. It is all worthless, fleeting, illusory, and deceptive, like a mirage. You may be proud, wise, and fine, but death will wipe… Anton Chekhov
“ His reading suggested a man swimming in the sea among the wreckage of his ship, and trying to save his life by greedily clutching first at one spar and then at another. Anton Chekhov
“ When you're thirsty and it seems that you could drink the entire ocean that's faith when you start to drink and finish only a glass or two that's science. Anton Chekhov
“ We shall find peace. We shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds. Anton Chekhov
