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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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“All human beings hang by a thread, an abyss may open under their feet at any moment, and yet they have to go and invent all sortsof difficulties for themselves and spoil their lives.”

Humans May Moments Human Beings Feet Human Nature Difficulty Disaster Thread Abyss Spoil Discontent

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“Whatever a person may pray for, that person prays for a miracle. Every prayer comes down to this - Almighty God, grant that two times two not equal four.”

May Persons Two Prayer Four Praying Equal Miracle Grants Almighty Almighty God

Book:The essential Turgenev

Source: The essential Turgenev

“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)

“That's what children are for—that their parents may not be bored.”

May Children Parent Bored

Book:First Love and the Diary of a Superfluous Man

Source: First Love and the Diary of a Superfluous Man

“One may speak about anything on earth with fire, with enthusiasm, with ecstasy, but one only speaks about oneself with avidity.”

May Earth Speak Fire Oneself Enthusiasm Ecstasy

Book:Essential Turgenev

Source: Essential Turgenev

About the Author

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

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