"The university brings out all abilities, including incapability" — Anton Chekhov

It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one

Source: Letter to Harriot Washington (Oct. 30, 1791)

Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known

Source: The Soul of Man Under Socialism (1891)

There is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision.

Source: Psychology: Briefer Course (1892)

I think, therefore I am.

Source: A Discourse on Method (1637), Part IV

It is never too late to be wise.

Source: The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts.

Source: Walden (1854)

Anton Chekhov Quote