Ward No. 6 (World Classics)

by Anton Tchekhov

“Granted that a man’s peace and contentment lie not outside but in himself,”

“Oh, I dare say! Well, if you had a stroke of paralysis, or supposing some fool or bully took advantage of his position and rank to insult you in public, and if you knew he could do it with impunity, then you would understand what it means to put people off with comprehension and true happiness.”