Anna Petrovna: I am beginning to think, doctor, that fate has cheated me. The majority of people, who maybe are no better than I am, are happy and pay nothing for that happiness. I have paid for everything, absolutely everything! And how dearly! Why have I paid such terrible interest?

Three o'clock in the morning. The soft April night is looking at my windows and caressingly winking at me with its stars. I can't sleep, I am so happy.

Even in Siberia there is happiness.

Treat your advices like your money, don't give it to others unless they ask for it.

Sometimes advises from others are more difficult to bear with than even slang.

For God's sake, have some self-respect and do not run off at the mouth if your brain is out to lunch.