Nikolai Gogol Quotes & Sayings

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

“Everywhere across whatever sorrows of which our life is woven, some radiant joy will gaily flash past.”

“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.”

“Whatever you may say, the body depends on the soul.”

“They're thinking of turning the peasant into an educated man. Why, first of all they should make him a good and prosperous farmer and then he'll learn all that is necessary for him to know.”

“Countless as the sands of the sea are human passions.”

“You can't imagine how stupid the whole world has grown nowadays.”

“It is no use to blame the looking glass if your face is awry.”

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

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