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- “Write about this man who, drop by drop, squeezes the slave's blood out of himself until he wakes one day to find the blood of a real human being--not a slave's--coursing through his veins.” ― Anton Chekhov
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Jul 26, 2022 · “Write about this man who, drop by drop, squeezes the slave's blood out of himself until he wakes one day to find the blood of a real human being--not a slave's--coursing through his veins.” ― Anton Chekhov. Read more quotes from Anton Chekhov. Share this quote: Like Quote. Recommend to friends. Friends Who Liked This Quote.
- Love, friendship and respect do not unite people as much as common hatred for something. Anton Chekhov. Friendship, Respect, Hate.
- What a fine weather today! Can’t choose whether to drink tea or to hang myself. Anton Chekhov. Funny, Sarcastic, Humorous.
- Only during hard times do people come to understand how difficult it is to be master of their feelings and thoughts. Anton Chekhov. Hard Times, People, Feelings.
- Do silly things. Foolishness is a great deal more vital and healthy than our straining and striving after a meaningful life. Anton Chekhov. Meaningful, Silly, Healthy.
Feb 9, 2024 · Anton Chekhov — ‘Others made me a slave, but I must squeeze the slave out of myself, drop by drop.’.
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A Room in the Governor's House.
Anton Antonovich, the Governor, Artemy Filippovich, the Superintendent of Charities, Luka Lukich, the Inspector of Schools, Ammos Fiodorovich, the Judge, Stepan Ilyich, Christian Ivanovich, the Doctor, and two Police Sergeants. GOVERNOR. I have called you together, gentlemen, to tell you an unpleasant piece of news. An Inspector-General is coming. AMMOS FIOD. What, an Inspector-General? ARTEMY FIL. What, an Inspector-General? GOVERNOR. Yes, an Inspector from St. Petersburg, incognito. And wit...
A small room in the inn, bed, table, travelling bag, empty bottle, boots, clothes brush, etc. OSIP [lying on his master's bed]. The devil take it! I'm so hungry. There's a racket in my belly, as if a whole regiment were blowing trumpets. We'll never reach home. I'd like to know what we are going to do. Two months already since we left St. Pete. He'...
SCENE: The same as in Act I. Anna Andreyevna and Marya Antonovna standing at the window in the same positions as at the end of Act I. ANNA. There now! We've been waiting a whole hour. All on account of your silly prinking. You were completely dressed, but no, you have to keep on dawdling.—Provoking! Not a soul to be seen, as though on purpose, as t...
Explanation of the famous quotes in Chekhov Stories, including all important speeches, comments, quotations, and monologues.
Also known as The Inspector General, the play is a comedy of errors based on a supposed anecdote relayed to Gogol by the Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. In a small unnamed Russian town, a young dissolute government clerk, Khlestakov, is mistaken for an awaited government inspector.
by Nikolai Gogol. Start Free Trial. Summary. PDF Cite Share. The mayor of the town, Anton Antonovich, receives a disquieting letter. A friend writes that an inspector is coming to visit the...
