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Russian Playwright January 29, 1860 – July 14, 1904

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Anton Chekhov quote: "Do silly things. Foolishness is a great deal more vital and..."
Do silly things. Foolishness is a great deal more vital and healthy than our straining and striving after a meaningful life. Anton Chekhov
In my opinion, it is not the writer’s job to solve such problems as the existence of God, pessimism, etc. The job of the artist is only to record who under which circumstances said or thought what about God or pessimism. The artist must not judge his characters or their words; he must only be an impartial witness… It is high time for writers— and especially for true artists— to admit that it is impossible to explain anything… if an artist whom the crowd trusts admits that he understands... Anton Chekhov
Everything I have written up to now is trifling compared to that which I would like to write and would write with great pleasure...Either I am a fool and a self-conceited person, or I am a being capable of becoming a good writer; I am displeased and bored with everything now being written, while everything in my head interests, moves, and excites me--whence I draw the conclusion that no one is doing what is needed, and I alone know the secret of how it should be done. In all likelihood... Anton Chekhov
Art, especially the stage, is an area where it is impossible to walk without stumbling. There are in store for you many unsuccessful days and whole unsuccessful seasons: there will be great misunderstandings and deep disappointment? you must be prepared for all this, expect it and nevertheless, stubbornly, fanatically follow your own way. Anton Chekhov
And in this way I have, during the years I have been regarded as grown up, lost nine situations, to the great mortification of my father, the architect of our town. I have served in various departments, but all these nine jobs have been as alike as one drop of water is to another: I had to sit, write, listen to rude or stupid observations, and go on doing so till I was dismissed. Anton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov quote: "There are a great many opinions in the world, and a good half..."
There are a great many opinions in the world, and a good half of them are held by people who have never been in trouble! Anton Chekhov
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

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