The thirst for powerful sensations takes the upper hand both over fear and over compassion for the

The thirst for powerful sensations takes the upper hand both over fear and over compassion for the grief of others.

Author: Anton Chekhov

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

We shall find peace. We shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.

You must trust and believe in people, or life becomes impossible.

If you are afraid of loneliness do not marry.

Everything in the world is about sex, except sex. Sex is about power.

I'm afraid that sometimes you'll play lonely games too. Games you can't win 'cause you'll play against you.

We can't be brave without fear.

It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself.