They say philosophers and wise men are indifferent. Wrong. Indifference is a paralysis of the soul, a premature death.
Anton ChekhovTo judge between good or bad, between successful and unsuccessful would take the eye of a God.
Anton ChekhovTo make a face from marble means to remove from the slab everything that is not the face
Anton ChekhovIn displaying the psychology of your characters, minute particulars are essential. God save us from vague generalizations! Be sure not to discuss your hero's state of mind. Make it clear from his actions. Nor is it necessary to portray many main characters. Let two people be the center of gravity in your story: he and she.
Anton Chekhov