Thank you, darling, for learning to play chess. It is an absolute necessity for any well organized family. (in a letter to his wife)
Alexander PushkinRead
It's a lucky man, a very lucky man, who is committed to what he believes, who has stifled intellectual detachment and can relax in the luxury of his emotions - like a tipsy traveller resting for the night at wayside inn.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being deeply committed to one's beliefs brings emotional fulfillment and happiness.
This quote by Alexander Pushkin suggests that a person who is truly committed to their beliefs and values experiences a unique form of luck and contentment. By embracing their emotions rather than remaining detached, they find a sense of comfort and fulfillment similar to a traveler who finds rest after a long journey, indicating that emotional richness adds depth to one's existence.
Themes
BeliefsLuckEmotionsCommitmentPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire a discussion on the importance of emotional commitment in personal relationships.
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I loved you: and, it may be, from my soul The former love has never gone away, But let it not recall to you my dole; I wish not sadden you in any way. I loved you silently, without hope, fully, In diffidence, in jealousy, in pain; I loved you so tenderly and truly, As let you else be loved by any man.
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