The Portable Chekhov Quotes

“There are a great many opinions in this world, and a good half of them are professed by people who have never been in trouble."

(The Mill)”
― Anton Chekhov, The Portable Chekhov

“Do silly things. Foolishness is a great deal more vital and healthy than our straining and striving after a meaningful life.”
― Anton Chekhov, The Portable Chekhov

“[W]hen people are ashamed they hold aloof, above all from those nearest to them, and are unreserved with strangers”
― Anton Chekhov, The Portable Chekhov

“Where is the law that says people should do as they please?”
― Anton Chekhov, The Portable Chekhov

“And it is the way with us that you may express disapproval of the sun or the moon, or anything you like, but God preserve you from touching the Liberals! Heaven forbid!”
― Anton Chekhov, The Portable Chekhov