Turgenev

Famous quotes containing the word turgenev:

“One may speak about anything on earth with fire, with enthusiasm, with ecstasy, but one only speaks about oneself with avidity.”
—Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev (1818–1883)

“We sit in the mud ... and reach for the stars.”
—Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev (1818–1883)

“Go forward while you can, but if your strength fails you, sit down near the road and gaze without anger or envy at those who pass by. They don’t have far to go, either.”
—Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev (1818–1883)