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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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“Belonging to oneself--the whole essence of life lies in that.”

Life Whole Lying Freedom Essence Oneself Belonging Essence Of Life

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Source: The essential Turgenev

“I've become convinced that every person should treat himself strictly and even rudely and distrustfully; it's difficult to tame the beast in oneself.”

Should Persons Self Difficult Treats Oneself Convinced Beast Distrust

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Source: Essential Turgenev

“To desire and expect nothing for oneself and to have profound sympathy for others is genuine holiness.”

Desire Profound Oneself Genuine Holiness Sympathy My Sympathy Expect Nothing

Book:The essential Turgenev

Source: The essential Turgenev

“Take what you can yourself, and don't let others get you into their hands; to belong to oneself, that is the whole thing in life.”

Whole Hands Oneself Things In Life

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Source: First love

“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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