When a woman isn't beautiful, people always say, 'You have lovely eyes, you have lovely hair.'

Even in Siberia there is happiness.

If ever my life can be of any use to you, come and claim it.

Country acquaintances are charming only in the country and only in the summer. In the city in winter they lose half of their appeal.

People who lead a lonely existence always have something on their minds that they are eager to talk about.

Oh, dreams! In one night, lying with one's eyes shut, one may sometimes live through more than ten years of happiness.

There is nothing new in art except talent.