Anton Chekhov

Life is only given us once, and one wants to live it boldly, with full consciousness and beauty.

Anton Chekhov

Lying is the same as alcoholism. Liars prevaricate even on their deathbeds.

Anton Chekhov

Man will become better when you show him what he is like.

Anton Chekhov

Medicine is my lawful wife and literature is my mistress. When I get tired of one I spend the night with the other.

Anton Chekhov

Only during hard times do people come to understand how difficult it is to be master of their feelings and thoughts.

Anton Chekhov

The aim of fiction is absolute and honest truth.

Anton Chekhov

The artist observes, selects, guesses and synthesizes.

Anton Chekhov

The role of the artist is to ask questions, not answer them.

Anton Chekhov

There is no greater sorrow than to know another’s secret when you cannot help them.

Anton Chekhov

A fiance is neither this nor that: he’s left one shore, but not yet reached the other.

Anton Chekhov