We learn about life not from plusses alone, but from minuses as well. Anton Chekhov on alone
There is nothing new in art except talent. Anton Chekhov on art
The wealthy are always surrounded by hangers-on science and art are as well. Anton Chekhov on art
No matter how corrupt and unjust a convict may be, he loves fairness more than anything else. If the people placed over him are unfair, from year to year he lapses into an embittered state characterized by an extreme lack of faith. Anton Chekhov on faith
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 on faith
Faith is an aptitude of the spirit. It is, in fact, a talent: you must be born with it. Anton Chekhov on faith
The thirst for powerful sensations takes the upper hand both over fear and over compassion for the grief of others. Anton Chekhov on fear
Love, friendship and respect do not unite people as much as a common hatred for something. Anton Chekhov on friendship
One must be a god to be able to tell successes from failures without making a mistake. Anton Chekhov on god
To judge between good or bad, between successful and unsuccessful would take the eye of a God. Anton Chekhov on god
Life does not agree with philosophy: There is no happiness that is not idleness, and only what is useless is pleasurable. Anton Chekhov on happiness
Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice. Anton Chekhov on knowledge
Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out. Anton Chekhov on life
Medicine is my lawful wife and literature my mistress when I get tired of one, I spend the night with the other. Anton Chekhov on medical
Doctors are just the same as lawyers the only difference is that lawyers merely rob you, whereas doctors rob you and kill you too. Anton Chekhov on medical
Money, like vodka, turns a person into an eccentric. Anton Chekhov on money
When an actor has money he doesn't send letters, he sends telegrams. Anton Chekhov on money
Let us learn to appreciate there will be times when the trees will be bare, and look forward to the time when we may pick the fruit. Anton Chekhov on nature
We shall find peace. We shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds. Anton Chekhov on peace
Love, friendship and respect do not unite people as much as a common hatred for something. Anton Chekhov on respect