An Artist Observes, Selects, Guesses, And Synthesizes.

Once A Man Gets A Fixed Idea, There's Nothing To Be Done.

The Wealthy Are Always Surrounded By Hangers-on; Science And Art Are As Well.

Anna Petrovna: Never Talk To Women About Your Own Good Qualities. Let Them Find Out For Themselves.

In Displaying The Psychology Of Your Characters, Minute Particulars Are Essential. God Save Us From Vague Generalizations!

Only Those Young People Can Be Accepted As Healthy Who Refuse To Be Reconciled With The Old Order And Foolishly Or Wisely Struggle Against It - Such Is The Will Of Nature...