Author: Nikolai Gogol

Quotes

There are certain words which are nearer and dearer to a man than any others.

There are certain words which are nearer and dearer to a man than any others.

- Nikolai Gogol

We ought to thank God for that. Yes, the man who tills the land is more worthy of respect than any.

We ought to thank God for that. Yes, the man who tills the land is more worthy of respect than any.

- Nikolai Gogol

Always think of what is useful and not what is beautiful. Beauty will come of its own accord.

Always think of what is useful and not what is beautiful. Beauty will come of its own accord.

- Nikolai Gogol

Let me warn you, if you start chasing after views, you'll be left without bread and without views.

Let me warn you, if you start chasing after views, you'll be left without bread and without views.

- Nikolai Gogol

Sometimes, it is enough for us to hold out a hand to receive help. It is not we who help; God helps, granting His power to the powerless word.

Sometimes, it is enough for us to hold out a hand to receive help. It is not we who help; God helps, granting His power to the powerless word.

- Nikolai Gogol

The experience of ages has shown that a man who works on the land is purer, nobler, higher, and more moral... Agriculture should be at the basis of everything. That's my idea.

The experience of ages has shown that a man who works on the land is purer, nobler, higher, and more moral... Agriculture should be at the basis of everything. That's my idea.

- Nikolai Gogol

Countless as the sands of the sea are human passions.

Countless as the sands of the sea are human passions.

- Nikolai Gogol

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