Aleksandr Pushkin

Poet Novelist Russian 1799 – 1837

Russian poet and novelist, father of Russian literature.

373 quotes

"Nature reveals divine wisdom."
Nature
"Art immortalizes the human moment."
Art
"Science illuminates the darkness."
Science
"Music soothes the troubled soul."
Music
"Faith overcomes all doubt."
Faith
"Leadership demands vision and virtue."
Leadership
"Work is the path to dignity."
Work
"Dreams fuel the spirit."
Dreams
"Humor heals the wounded heart."
Humor
"Beauty touches something eternal."
Beauty
"The worst lies are the lies we tell ourselves."
Truth
"I have devoted myself to a life of letters, and I regret nothing."
Literature
"Inspiration is needed in poetry, as in geometry."
Creativity
"The more I know of mankind, the more I love my dog."
Friendship
"Youth is wasted on the young, but wisdom is earned through living."
Wisdom
"We are all fools in love."
Love
"The heart wants what it wants, regardless of reason."
Love
"Blessed is he who believes in his country's future."
Hope
"In literature, as in life, the heart is everything."
Literature
"I love the beautiful season when leaves fall and lose their brightness."
Nature
"Happiness exists in acceptance and peace of mind."
Happiness
"The greatest joy is in the pursuit, not the attainment."
Dreams
"Freedom cannot be given; it must be taken."
Freedom
"Time is the greatest teacher, but alas, it kills all its students."
Time
"A man may forget a woman, but never the feeling she gave him."
Relationships
"My dear friend, forget everything you've heard about me."
Friendship
"The written word is more powerful than the sword."
Literature
"Ambition is the curse of every noble heart."
Motivation
"In a country where the ruler is the slave of his passion, there is no freedom."
Politics
"Art is the goddess of moderation; know the limits of art."
Art