The fact is that previously they were simply dunces and now they've suddenly become nihilists.

Belonging to oneself--the whole essence of life lies in that.

I do not know what the heart of a bad man is like. But i do know what the heart of a good man is like. And it is terrible.

Illness isn't the only thing that spoils the appetite.

Nature creates while destroying, and doesn't care whether it creates or destroys as long as life isn't extinguished, as long as death doesn't lose its rights.

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!

a person who gets angry at his own illness is sure to overcome it