"One must be a god to be able to tell successes from failures without making a mistake." ― Anton Chekhov Topic(s): God More From Anton Chekhov "Love, friendship and respect do not unite people as much as a common hatred for something." "There is nothing new in art except talent." "Any idiot can face a crisis – it’s day to day living that wears you out." More In God "Marrying for love may be a bit risky, but it is so honest that God can’t help but smile on it."― Josh Billings "God reigns when we take a liberal view, when a liberal view is presented to us."― Henry David Thoreau "Patience, that blending of moral courage with physical timidity."― Thomas Hardy