"Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice."
"It is easy to be a philosopher in academia, but it is very difficult to be a philosopher in life."
Source: Letter to Maxim Gorky, January 3, 1899.
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Anton Chekhov
Playwright, Short Story Writer
Anton Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short story writer, known for his keen insights into human psychology and social issues, particularly in works like 'The Seagull.'
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