I would rather be a wild flower under the fence than a rose that receives favor. (Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing")

As long as his will is respected, he is a tolerant and loving person. He has tears for mercy and a generous hand to help the weak and the poor; but who It doesn't matter if you anger him, he will turn into a piece of flint, as gloomy as the harsh winter, as cruel as the ice and snow in spring. ——Shakespeare's "Henry IV Part 2"

If you still have some self-respect, you should not ignore personal insults and slander out of laziness or loyalty. ——Pushkin, "Refutation of Certain Non-Literary Accusations"

Give me happiness and I will not refuse it, but if you ask me to pray for it, then I will not do it! ——Gorky "Mother"

Pain is inevitable; but I must use all my strength to save myself from a kind of self-torture; I must not think that my life has been affected by anyone. If ignored, it loses its value. —— Tagore's "Family and the World"

There is a terrible advantage in her character, which is that when her feminine vanity, self-esteem, and possibly her virtues are not appreciated, they are faintly hurt. She would never forgive this offense. ——Balzac's "The Story of Thirteen People"

When we are excited, a kind of blind self-esteem blinds our minds, but when the fruits of our actions mature one by one, we can endure the consequences of these actions. The power is gone. ——Tagore's "Gola"

As long as there is a desire for life and confidence in one's own strength, then the entire life will be a magnificent clock, a clock filled with spiritual power and inspiring people with its noble achievements. Shocking, great clock. ——Gorky's "The Clock"

The reason why people often feel troubled is because they always seek themselves. Strive to be yourself and be true to yourself at all times. Strive to achieve inner harmony. ——Gorky "The Life of Klim Samkin"

A person's value depends on himself. ——Gorky's "Mother"

I must create myself, make my own sorrow sweet, I turn my own pain into happiness, and I express myself with this sorrow and pain.

——"Tagore in the Family"