"Always think of what is useful and not what is beautiful. Beauty will come of its own accord."
Nikolai Gogol"There are certain words which are nearer and dearer to a man than any others."
Nikolai Gogol"Countless as the sands of the sea are human passions."
Nikolai Gogol"We ought to thank God for that. Yes, the man who tills the land is more worthy of respect than any."
Nikolai Gogol"Everywhere across whatever sorrows of which our life is woven, some radiant joy will gaily flash past."
Nikolai Gogol