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Novelist

A renowned Russian novelist, born on November 9, 1818, and died on September 3, 1883. His works deeply depicted the changes in Russian society, particularly focusing on the lives of peasants and nobility. His representative works include 'Notes of a Hunter' and 'Fathers and Sons'.

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“Behind me there are already so many memories (...) Lots of memories, but no point in remembering them, and ahead of me a long, long road with nothing to aim for ... I just don't want to go along it.”

Want Long Remember Memories Behinds Aim No Point Long Road

Author:Ivan Turgenev

“So long as one's just dreaming about what to do, one can soar like an eagle and move mountains, it seems, but as soon as one starts doing it one gets worn out and tired.”

Long Dream Seems Moving Mountain Tired Worn Soar Eagles Worn Out Move Mountains

Author:Ivan Turgenev

“So many memories and so little worth remembering, and in front of me - a long, long road without a goal.”

Littles Long Remember Goal Memories Fronts Long Road

Book:Fathers and Sons

Source: Fathers and Sons

“You may live a long while with some people and be on friendly terms with them and never speak openly with them from your soul.”

People May Long Soul Speak Term Friendship Your Soul Friendly

Book:Delphi Works of Ivan Turgenev (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Works of Ivan Turgenev (Illustrated)

“I only know that I feel tired, antiquated; I feel as though I had been living a long, long time.”

Knows Feels Long Long Time Tired

Book:Fathers and Sons

Source: Fathers and Sons

“Nature creates while destroying, and doesn't care whether it creates or destroys as long as life isn't extinguished, as long as death doesn't lose its rights.”

Long Care Nature Loses Rights Destroying

Author:Ivan Turgenev

About the Author

Born: November 9, 1818
Died: September 3, 1883
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 133

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