But gamblers know how a man can sit for almost twenty-four hours at cards, without looking to right, or to left.

Ah, Misha, he has a stormy spirit. His mind is in bondage. He is haunted by a great, unsolved doubt. He is one of those who don't want millions, but an answer to their questions.

This is my last message to you: in sorrow, seek happiness.

You will have many enemies, but even your foes will love you. Life will bring you many misfortunes, but you will find your happiness in them, and will bless life and will make others bless it-which is what matters most.

I wanted to discuss the suffering of humanity in general, but perhaps we'd better confine ourselves to the sufferings of children.

We are citizens of eternity.

It is better to be unhappy and know the worst, than to be happy in a fool's paradise.