Of course we got drunk!" Semyon said. "It's okay to get drunk, Anton. If you need to real bad. Only you have to get drunk on vodka. Cognac and wine—that's all for the heart." "So what's vodka for?" "For the soul. If it's hurting real bad

Ill-considered but well-intentioned actions do more good that actions that are well-considered but cruel.

An introverted, bookish child, with a mass of complexes and her head full of crazy ideals and a childish faith in the beautiful prince who was searching for and would surely find her.

I am fat, lazy and kind.

And the simple people are trash. A herd of sheep that are good for shearing, but sometimes it's more profitable to slaughter them.

Love was something different. Love was pure delight, a fountain of emotions, sensual delights, and enjoying spending time together.

Generally speaking, we can and should say everything. We just have to choose the right time, otherwise the truth can be worse than a lie.