The thirst for powerful sensations takes the upper hand both over fear and over compassion for the grief of others. – Anton Chekhov
Love, friendship and respect do not unite people as much as a common hatred for something. – Anton Chekhov
To judge between good or bad, between successful and unsuccessful would take the eye of a God. – Anton Chekhov
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