Love is not weakness. It is strong. Only the sacrament of marriage can contain it. Boris Pasternak lovemarriagesacrament 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
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
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
Art has two constant, two unending concerns: It always meditates on death and thus always creates life. All great, genuine art resembles and continues the Revelation of St John. Boris Pasternak artconcernconstant Change image and share on social
Even so, one step from my grave, I believe that cruelty, spite, The powers of darkness will in time, Be crushed by the spirit of light. Boris Pasternak crueltycrushdarkness 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
Immensely grateful, touched, proud, astonished, abashed. Boris Pasternak abashastonishgrateful Change image and share on social
Man is born to live and not to prepare to live. Boris Pasternak bearliveman Change image and share on social