Famous quotes

Collection of the best phrases and famous quotes from the most prominent authors.

Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov

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When many remedies are suggested for a single ailment, it means that it cannot be cured.

Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov

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Works of art are divided into two categories: those I like and those I don't like. I don't know any other criteria.

Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov

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I confess that burying some people is a great pleasure.

Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov

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A hungry dog only has faith in the meat.

Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov

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The common man expects the good and the bad from the outside, the thinking man expects it from himself.

Muslih-Ud-Din Saadi

Muslih-Ud-Din Saadi

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Excessive severity breeds hatred, just as excessive indulgence weakens authority.

Muslih-Ud-Din Saadi

Muslih-Ud-Din Saadi

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If you argue a lot to prove your wisdom, you will soon prove your ignorance.

Maurice Saatchi

Maurice Saatchi

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In general, it's not enough for us to succeed; others must fail.

Carl Sandburg

Carl Sandburg

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The past is a bucket full of ashes. Don't live in the yesterday or in the tomorrow, but in the here and now.

Carl Sandburg

Carl Sandburg

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Time is the currency of your life. You must spend it. Don't let others spend it for you.

Carl Sandburg

Carl Sandburg

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I am an idealist. I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on the way.