Alexander Pushkin

Russian poet

Modern influential 102 sayings

Sayings by Alexander Pushkin

I am like a dog that barks at the moon.

1831 — Letter to his wife, Natalya Pushkina
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I am a great admirer of Shakespeare, and I believe he is the greatest poet of all time.

1826 — Letter to Pyotr Vyazemsky
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I am a man of contradictions, and I love to contradict myself.

1826 — Letter to Pyotr Vyazemsky
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I have a terrible temper, and I often say things I regret.

1831 — Letter to his wife, Natalya Pushkina
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I am a great admirer of women, and I believe they are superior to men.

1826 — Letter to Pyotr Vyazemsky
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I am a poet, and I live in a world of dreams and illusions.

1831 — Letter to his wife, Natalya Pushkina
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I am a great admirer of the French language, and I believe it is the most beautiful language in the world.

1826 — Letter to Pyotr Vyazemsky
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I am a great admirer of freedom, and I believe it is the most precious thing in the world.

1826 — Letter to Pyotr Vyazemsky
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I am a great admirer of the simple life, and I despise luxury and extravagance.

1831 — Letter to his wife, Natalya Pushkina
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I am a great admirer of the Russian people, and I believe they are a great people.

1826 — Letter to Pyotr Vyazemsky
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I am a great admirer of the past, and I believe it is a great teacher.

1826 — Letter to Pyotr Vyazemsky
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I am a great admirer of the future, and I believe it is full of hope.

1826 — Letter to Pyotr Vyazemsky
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I am a great admirer of love, and I believe it is the greatest power in the world.

1826 — Letter to Pyotr Vyazemsky
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I am a great admirer of friendship, and I believe it is a treasure.

1826 — Letter to Pyotr Vyazemsky
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I am a great admirer of happiness, and I believe it is the goal of life.

1826 — Letter to Pyotr Vyazemsky
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I am a great admirer of sadness, and I believe it is a source of wisdom.

1826 — Letter to Pyotr Vyazemsky
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I am a great admirer of suffering, and I believe it is a path to enlightenment.

1826 — Letter to Pyotr Vyazemsky
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I am a great admirer of death, and I believe it is the ultimate liberation.

1826 — Letter to Pyotr Vyazemsky
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There are two kinds of fools: one knows not what he does, and the other knows not what he says.

Early 19th century — Unspecified, often attributed to his writings or conversations.
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A man's worth is estimated by his ability to keep his word.

Early 19th century — Unspecified
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