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“We live not in order to eat, but in order not to know what we feel like eating.”

Quote by Anton Chekhov

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Anton Chekhov, born on January 29, 1860, was a prominent Russian physician and short story writer. His works are renowned for their profound psychological insights and critical portrayal of social realities. Chekhov's short stories have had a profound impact on literature both in Russia and around the world. more

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“He who doesn't know how to be a servant should never be allowed to be a master; the interests of public life are alien to anyone who is unable to enjoy others' successes, and such a person should never be entrusted with public affairs.”

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“Man loves man so much that when he flees the city, it is still to seek the crowd, that is, to rebuild the city in the country.”

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Book:Baudelaire, His Prose and Poetry

Source: Baudelaire, His Prose and Poetry

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Book:Flowers of Evil and Other Works: A Dual-Language Book

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