We shall find peace. We shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds. – Anton Chekhov
Life does not agree with philosophy: There is no happiness that is not idleness, and only what is useless is pleasurable. – Anton Chekhov
People are far more sincere and good-humored at speeding their parting guests than on meeting them. – Anton Chekhov
The wealthy are always surrounded by hangers-on science and art are as well. – Anton Chekhov
And now it has risen above the massive and lofty tree, and throws its pleasant shadow down upon the earth—pleasant shadow that paces along the meadows, leaving behind a greater brilliancy on tree, and grass, and hedge, and flower than what, for a moment, it had eclipsed. – William Smith, Gravenhurst, or Thoughts on Good and Evil, 1862