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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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In nature a repulsive caterpillar turns into a lovely butterfly. But with humans it is the other way around: a lovely butterfly turns into a repulsive caterpillar. – Anton Chekhov

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