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More Quotes by Nikolai Gogol
I saw that I'd get nowhere on the straight path, and that to go crookedly was straighter.
A word aptly uttered or written cannot be cut away by an axe.
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.
Always think of what is useful and not what is beautiful. Beauty will come of its own accord.
Nothing could be more pleasant than to live in solitude, enjoy the spectacle of nature, and occasionally read some book.
Whatever you may say, the body depends on the soul.
It is no use to blame the looking glass if your face is awry.
Don't blame the mirror if your face is faulty
The longer and more carefully we look at a funny story, the sadder it becomes.
Let me warn you, if you start chasing after views, you'll be left without bread and without views.