Quote by Anton Chekhov
People are far more sincere and good-humored at speeding their par

People are far more sincere and good-humored at speeding their parting guests than on meeting them. – Anton Chekhov

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The thirst for powerful sensations takes the upper hand both over fear and over compassion for the grief of others. – Anton Chekhov

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Medicine is my lawful wife and literature my mistress when I get tired of one, I spend the night with the other. – Anton Chekhov

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Any idiot can face a crisis – its day to day living that wears you out. – Anton Chekhov

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Superior people never make long visits. – Marianne Moore

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No one can be so welcome a guest that he will not annoy his host after three days. – Plautus

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Fish and visitors smell in three days. – Benjamin Franklin

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