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Famous Anton Chekhov Quotes
“It is a bad thing if a writer tackles a subject he does not understand.”
“Everything is good in due measure and strong sensations know not measure.”
Source: Greatest Works of Anton Chekhov: Plays, Short Stories, Novel and A Biography (Including The Steppe, Ward No. 6, Uncle Vanya, The Cherry Orchard, Three Sisters, On Trial, The Darling, The Bet, Vanka, After the Theatre and many more)
“You only have to start a job of work to realize how few decent, honest folk there are about.”
Source: Five plays
Source: Letters on the short story, the drama, and other literary topics
Source: Chekhov: The Essential Plays: The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters & The Cherry Orchard
“Then I feel so happy and at the same time so sad, it's unimaginable.”
“I expect I shall be a student to the end of my days.”
Source: Chekhov Plays
“Never bring a cannon on stage in Act I unless you intend to fire it by the last act.”
“I observed that after marriage people cease to be curious.”
Source: The Life and Genius of Anton Chekhov: Letters, Diary, Reminiscences and Biography: Assorted Collection of Autobiographical Writings of the Renowned Russian Author and Playwright of Uncle Vanya, The Cherry Orchard, The Three Sisters and The Seagull
“Nothing better forges a bond of love, friendship or respect than common hatred toward something.”
“Without a knowledge of languages you feel as if you don't have a passport.”