Fathers and Sons
A source page for quotes linked to Ivan Turgenev.
“that's all the stars do, look at lovers – that's why they're so beautiful”
“Woe to the heart that has not loved in youth!”
“Death's an old story, but new for each person.”
“And was it his destined part / Only one moment in his life / To be close to your heart?”
“He has no faith in principles, only in frogs.”
“...Or was his destiny from the start To be but just one moment Near your heart?...”
“It's no good writing if God hasn't given you talent. People will just laugh.”
“Bazarov drew himself up haughtily. "I don't adopt any one's ideas; I have my own.”
“The temerity to believe in nothing.”
“Go and try to disprove death. Death will disprove you, and that's all!”
“Belonging to oneself--the whole essence of life lies in that.”