Maxim Gorky

Novelist Playwright Russian 1868 – 1936

Russian writer and political activist, author of The Mother.

351 quotes

"The pursuit of knowledge is a never-ending journey."
Knowledge
"Peace comes not from the absence of conflict but from understanding."
Peace
"Every human being deserves respect regardless of circumstance."
Justice
"The future is not determined; it is created."
Motivation
"Hope is the substance of things hoped for."
Hope
"The true measure of success is inner fulfillment."
Success
"To give is to receive; both are acts of love."
Gratitude
"The person who has lived the most is not the one who has lived the longest, but the one who has felt the most."
Life
"When work is a pleasure, life is a joy. When work is a duty, life is slavery."
Work
"A writer should have the precision of a poet and the passion of a madman."
Literature
"The soul is healed by contact with nature."
Nature
"If you wish to truly understand something, try to change it."
Wisdom
"Wisdom is not found in books alone, but in the hearts of those who live with intention."
Knowledge
"The freedom of thought is the foundation of all freedom."
Freedom
"We teach children how to measure and weigh, but not how to think and feel."
Education
"A brave person is not one without fear, but one who acts despite it."
Courage
"In our time, the most dangerous dogma is not religion but the arrogance of reason."
Philosophy
"The greatest happiness comes from making others happy."
Happiness
"Art teaches us to see with the eyes of the soul, not merely the body."
Art
"A man's true worth is measured not by his wealth but by his character."
Success
"History is the witness of time, the light of truth, and the life of memory."
History
"To love is to risk everything, but to love nothing is to risk your soul."
Love
"The worst thing a person can do is to settle for less than they deserve."
Motivation
"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
Kindness
"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new."
Perseverance
"The power to change your life lies within you, waiting to be awakened."
Change
"We are all capable of greatness if we believe in ourselves and work persistently."
Inspiration
"Solitude teaches us things that society cannot."
Solitude
"The mind grows by what it feeds upon, so choose your thoughts carefully."
Creativity
"True friendship is a treasure more valuable than gold or jewels."
Friendship