Astrov Quotes

“Because you're not that kind of man. You have such natural good manners, such a nice, gentle voice, and—and more than that. You're unlike anyone I know: You are—the salt of the earth! Why do you want to be like ordinary people, who drink and play cards? Oh, please, don't do it, I beseech you! You keep on saying that people do not create but only destroy what Heaven has given them. Then why do you destroy yourself? You mustn't, you mustn't—I beseech you, I beg you!”
― Anton Chekhov, The Four Major Plays: The Seagull / Uncle Vanya / Three Sisters / Cherry Orchard