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

There are far more reasons for death than there are for life.

Evil has no need to bother with eliminating Good. It's far simpler to let Good fight against itself.

When there are strange things going on all around, every coincidence should be considered very carefully.

There is very much in the world that is bad. But usually the attempt to defeat evil engenders more evil. I advise you to do good; that is the only way to win the victory.

Life consists of nothing but exceptions.

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