Anton ChekhovThinkers

Advising is not to compel.

Alcohol is linked to maturity. A man who doesn't drink is not fully a man.

Art is an area where it is impossible to walk without stumbling.

The Artist's task is to ask questions, not answer them.

Australia is a place where living permanently is rather like going to a party and dancing all night with your mother.

The Average joe is a peaceable guy if one is sharing a bite or playing cards, but, try to discuss something inedible, such as politics or science, and his obtuseness will leave you at a loss.

The Body is the holy of holies.

The Bourgeoisie is in love with happy endings since they lull one into thinking that it is fine to simultaneously acquire capital and maintain one's innocence, to be a beast and still be happy.

Community is largly as association of shared animus. People are united more by common hatred for something than by love, friendship and respect.

Confidence is everything. Even while lying, you'll be believed if you speak with authority.