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Advertising is the very essence of democracy.

~Anton Chekhov

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People who lead a lonely existence always have something on their minds that they are eager to talk about.

~Anton Chekhov

Topics: About Always Eager Existence Lead Lonely Minds People Something Talk Who

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Life does not agree with philosophy: There is no happiness that is not idleness, and only what is useless is pleasurable.

~Anton Chekhov

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The wealthy are always surrounded by hangers-on; science and art are as well.

~Anton Chekhov

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It's easier to write about Socrates than about a young woman or a cook.

~Anton Chekhov

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Biography

Nationality: Russian

Type: Dramatist

Born: January 29th, 1860

Died: July 15th, 1904

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