The foundation stones of a great building are destined to groan and be pressed upon; it is not for them to crown the edifice.
Aleksandr SolzhenitsynMan has set for himself the goal of conquering the world but in the processes loses his soul.
Aleksandr SolzhenitsynShall I describe the happiness it gave me to go into the classroom and pick up the chalk? ... It seemed to me the supreme, heartbreaking happiness to enter a classroom carrying a register as that bell rang, and start a lesson with the mysterious air of one about to unfold wonders.
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn