More Quotes by Nikolai Gogol
Whatever you may say, the body depends on the soul.
Let me warn you, if you start chasing after views, you'll be left without bread and without views.
He who has talent in him must be purer in soul than anyone else. Another will be forgiven much, but to him it will not be forgiven. A man who leaves the house in bright, festive clothes needs only one drop of mud splashed from under a wheel, and people all surround him, point their fingers at him, and talk about his slovenliness, while the same people ignore many spots on other passers-by who are wearing everyday clothes. For on everyday clothes the spots do not show.
Don't blame the mirror if your face is faulty
Nothing could be more pleasant than to live in solitude, enjoy the spectacle of nature, and occasionally read some book.
Everywhere across whatever sorrows of which our life is woven, some radiant joy will gaily flash past.
The longer and more carefully we look at a funny story, the sadder it becomes.
It is no use to blame the looking glass if your face is awry.
Always think of what is useful and not what is beautiful. Beauty will come of its own accord.
We have the marvelous gift of making everything insignificant.