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Anton Chekhov, born on January 29, 1860, was a prominent Russian physician and short story writer. His works are renowned for their profound psychological insights and critical portrayal of social realities. Chekhov's short stories have had a profound impact on literature both in Russia and around the world.

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All People Ifs Men Writing Knows Literature Should Two Thinking Persons

Famous Anton Chekhov Quotes

“If you say in the first chapter that there is a rifle hanging on the wall, in the second or third chapter it absolutely must go off. If it's not going to be fired, it shouldn't be hanging there.”

Ifs Writing Firsts Wall Thirds Chapters Rifles Hanging On

Author:Anton Chekhov

“But if you had asked him what his work was, he would look candidly and openly at you with his large bright eyes through his gold pincenez, and would answer in a soft, velvety, lisping baritone: "My work is literature."”

Ifs Looks Eye Literature Work Answers Gold Bright Eyes Baritones

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Anton Chekhov (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Anton Chekhov (Illustrated)

“Watching a woman make Russian pancakes, you might think that she was calling on the spirits or extracting from the batter the philosopher's stone.”

Thinking Might Spirit Calling Stones Philosopher Pancakes

Author:Anton Chekhov

“It is not only the prisoners who grow coarse and hardened from corporal punishment, but those as well who perpetrate the act or are present to witness it.”

Wells Grows Math Punishment Witness Prisoner Hardened Coarse Corporal Punishment

Author:Anton Chekhov

“The snow has not yet left the earth but spring is already asking to enter your heart.”

Heart Earth Left Spring Asking Snow

Author:Anton Chekhov

“People are far more sincere and good-humored at speeding their parting guests than on meeting them.”

People Meetings Sincere Guests Parting Speeding House Guests

Author:Anton Chekhov

“I confess I seldom commune with my conscience when I write.”

Writing Conscience Communes

Book:The Collected Works of Anton Chekhov: Novellas, Short Stories, Plays, Letters & Diary: Three Sisters, Seagull , The Shooting Party, Uncle Vanya, Cherry Orchard, Chameleon, Tripping Tongue, On The Road, Vanka, Ward No. Six, Swedish Match, Nightmare, Bear, Reluctant Hero, Joy…

Source: The Collected Works of Anton Chekhov: Novellas, Short Stories, Plays, Letters & Diary: Three Sisters, Seagull , The Shooting Party, Uncle Vanya, Cherry Orchard, Chameleon, Tripping Tongue, On The Road, Vanka, Ward No. Six, Swedish Match, Nightmare, Bear, Reluctant Hero, Joy…

“Ivanov: Once I worked hard and thought a lot but I never got tired; now I do nothing and think of nothing, but I'm tired in body and spirit. My conscience aches day and night, I feel deeply guilty but I don't understand where I am actually at fault. And add to that my wife's illness, my lack of money, the constant bickering, gossip, unnecessary conversations, that stupid Borkin... My home has become loathsome to me and I find living there worse than torture.”