Literature is the art of discovering something extraordinary about ordinary people, and saying with ordinary words something extraordinary. Boris Pasternak artdiscoverextraordinary Change image and share on social
At the moment of childbirth, every woman has the same aura of isolation, as though she were abandoned, alone. Boris Pasternak abandonaurachildbirth Change image and share on social
I don't like people who have never fallen or stumbled. Their virtue is lifeless and it isn't of much value. Life hasn't revealed its beauty to them. Boris Pasternak beautyfalllife Change image and share on social
In view of the meaning given to this honor in the community to which I belong, I should abstain from the undeserved prize that has been awarded to me. Do not meet my voluntary refusal with ill will. Boris Pasternak abstainawardbelong Change image and share on social
Love is not weakness. It is strong. Only the sacrament of marriage can contain it. Boris Pasternak lovemarriagesacrament Change image and share on social
I come here to speak poetry. It will always be in the grass. It will also be necessary to bend down to hear it. It will always be too simple to be discussed in assemblies. Boris Pasternak assemblybenddiscuss Change image and share on social
What for centuries raised man above the beast is not the cudgel but the irresistible power of unarmed truth. Boris Pasternak beastcenturycudgel Change image and share on social
Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us. Boris Pasternak giftgrantgreat Change image and share on social
As in an explosion, I would erupt with all the wonderful things I saw and understood in this world. Boris Pasternak eruptexplosionthing Change image and share on social
What is laid down, ordered, factual is never enough to embrace the whole truth: life always spills over the rim of every cup. Boris Pasternak cupembracefactual Change image and share on social
