"Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice."
"In displaying the psychology of your characters, minute particulars are essential. God save us from vague generalizations! Be sure not to discuss your hero's state of mind. Make it clear from his actions. Nor is it necessary to portray many main characters. Let two people be the center of gravity in your story: he and she."
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Source: Anton Chekhov's letter to his brother N.P. Chekhov, March 1886.
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