Medvienko: Why do you always wear black? Masha: I am in mourning for my life. I am unhappy.

Reason and justice tell me there's more love for humanity in electricity and steam than in chastity and vegetarianism.

A writer is not a confectioner, a cosmetic dealer, or an entertainer.

If I had listened to the critics I'd have died drunk in the gutter

Only he is an emancipated thinker who is not afraid to write foolish things.

A fiance is neither this nor that: he's left one shore, but not yet reached the other.