Letter to A.S. Suvorin (December 23, 1888)
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We learn about life not from pluses alone, but from minuses as well.
— Anton Chekhov
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "Anton Chekhov" (Quotes, Letters)
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About Anton Chekhov
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (Анто́н Па́влович Че́хов) (29 January 1860 – 15 July 1904) (Old Style: 17 January 1860 – 2 July 1904) was a Russian short story writer and playwright.
About Anton Chekhov
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (Анто́н Па́влович Че́хов) (29 January 1860 – 15 July 1904) (Old Style: 17 January 1860 – 2 July 1904) was a Russian short story writer and playwright.
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