Famous Anton Chekhov Quotes
Podtyagin considers whether to take offence or not — and decides to take offence.– Anton Chekhov
True happiness is impossible without solitude. The fallen angel probably betrayed God because he longed for solitude, which angels do not know.– Anton Chekhov
And the existence is tedious, anyway; it is a senseless, dirty business, this life.– Anton Chekhov
I long to embrace, to include in my own short life, all that is accessible to man.– Anton Chekhov
For God’s sake, have some self-respect and do not run off at the mouth if your brain is out to lunch.– Anton Chekhov
MASHA: Isn’t there some meaning?TOOZENBACH: Meaning? -¦ Look out there, it’s snowing. What’s the meaning of that?– Anton Chekhov
I’ve never been in love. I’ve dreamt of it day and night, but my heart is like a fine piano no one can play because the key is lost.– Anton Chekhov
Only one who loves can remember so well.– 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
Man is what he believes.– Anton Chekhov