Anton Chekhov

"Perhaps man has a hundred senses, and when he dies the five senses that we know perish with him, and the other ninety-five remain alive... Everything that is unattainable for us now will one day be near and clear... But we must work."

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Source: Anton Chekhov (2012). “The Cherry Orchard”, p.24, Courier Corporation

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Anton Chekhov

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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