The thirst for powerful sensations takes the upper hand both over fear and over compassion for the grief of others. Anton Chekhov compassionfeargrief Change image and share on social
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 drinkentirefaith Change image and share on social
Faith is an aptitude of the spirit. It is, in fact, a talent: you must be born with it. Anton Chekhov aptitudebearfact Change image and share on social
The world perishes not from bandits and fires, but from hatred, hostility, and all these petty squabbles. Anton Chekhov banditfirehatred Change image and share on social
A fiance is neither this nor that: he's left one shore, but not yet reached the other. Anton Chekhov fianceleavereach Change image and share on social
It's easier to write about Socrates than about a young woman or a cook. Anton Chekhov cookeasysocrates Change image and share on social
