Onegin Quotes

#1. For Russians, to whom Pushkin's poem 'Eugene Onegin' is sacred text, the ballet's story and personae are as familiar and filled with meaning as, for instance, 'Romeo' and 'Hamlet' are for us. Russians know whole stretches of it by heart, the way we know Shakespeare and Italians know Dante.

Robert Gottlieb

#2. It's a lucky man who leaves early from life's banquet, before he's drained to the dregs his goblet - full of wine; yes, it's a lucky man who has not read life's novel to the end, but has been wise enough to part with it abruptly - like me with my Onegin.

Alexander Pushkin

#3. He owned an apricot polo shirt, and ironed it himself. Yes, he was probably gay.

Liane Moriarty

#4. Training in analysis (like any other form of chess training) should be treated very seriously.

Mark Dvoretsky

#5. Do not use poisonous words against anyone, for words wound more fatally than even arrows.

Sathya Sai Baba

#6. You know you're a fool when what you're doing makes even the post office seem efficient.

Joshua Cohen

#7. Confrontation is better than speculations.

Sunday Adelaja

#8. Steed threatens steed, in high and boastful neighs Piercing the night's dull ear; and from the tents The armorers accomplishing the knights, With busy hammers closing rivets up, Give dreadful note of preparation.

William Shakespeare