Even nightingales can’t be fed on fairy tales.

In days of doubt, in days of dreary musings on my country's fate, you alone are my comfort and support, oh great, powerful, righteous, and free Russian language!

I've become convinced that every person should treat himself strictly and even rudely and distrustfully; it's difficult to tame the beast in oneself.

I agree with no one's opinion. I have some of my own.

I don't see why it's impossible to express everything that's on one's mind.

I was afraid of looking into my heart...afraid of thinking seriously about anything...I did not want to know whether I was loved, and I did not want to admit to myself that I was not loved.

Whatever man prays for, he prays for a miracle. Every prayer reduces itself.