russian

Avidity

One may speak about anything on earth with fire, with enthusiasm, with ecstasy, but one only speaks about oneself with avidity.  Ivan Turgenev Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (November 9 [O.S. October 28] 1818 – September 3, 1883) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator and… Read More ›

Life

You ask me what life is. That’s like asking what a carrot is. A carrot is a carrot, and there’s nothing more to know.  Anton Pavlovich Chekhov  Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (29 January 1860 – 15 July 1904) was a Russian physician, playwright… Read More ›