To judge between good or bad, between successful and unsuccessful would take the eye of a God.
Anton ChekhovAnna Petrovna (to Shabelsky): You can't make a simple joke without an injection of venom. You are a poisonous man. Joking apart, Count, you're very poisonous. It's hideously boring to live with you. You're always grumpy, complaining, you find everyone bad, good for nothing. Tell me frankly, Count, did you ever speak well of anyone?
Anton ChekhovIn short stories it is better to say not enough than to say too much, because, because--I don't know why.
Anton Chekhov