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Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian physician, short story writer, and playwright. He was born in Taganrog, southern Russia, on 29 January 1860 [O.S. 17 January], and died of tuberculosis at the health spa of Badenweiler, Germany, on 15 July 1904 [O.S. 2 July]. His brief playwriting career produced four classics of the repertoire, while his best short stories are regarded as masterpieces by many writers and critics. Chekhov continued to practise as a doctor throughout his life: "Medicine is my lawful wife," he once said, "and literature is my mistress". · Can we improve this biography or this incorrect? Post your own bio in the forums. Explore books and films about Chekhov, Anton.
"Any idiot can face a crisis, it's the day to day living that wears you out."
Chekhov, Anton on Health
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"When an actor has money, he doesn't send letters, but telegrams."
Chekhov, Anton on Acting and Actors
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"When a lot of remedies are suggested for a disease, that means it can't be cured."
Chekhov, Anton on Remedies
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"If you are afraid of loneliness, don't marry."
Chekhov, Anton on Solitude
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"One must be a god to be able to tell successes from failures without making a mistake."
Chekhov, Anton on Success
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Chekhov, Anton on Thoughts and Thinking
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