Nikolai Gogol

We ought to thank God for that. Yes, the man who tills the land is more worthy of respect than any.

Everywhere across whatever sorrows of which our life is woven, some radiant joy will gaily flash past.

Let me warn you, if you start chasing after views, you'll be left without bread and without views.

Always think of what is useful and not what is beautiful. Beauty will come of its own accord.

You can't imagine how stupid the whole world has grown nowadays.

What are you laughing at? You are laughing at yourselves!

Countless as the sands of the sea are human passions.

It is no use to blame the looking glass if your face is awry.