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Quotation from Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov

“Man is forgetful, but God remembers.”

Anton Chekhov (spoken by Marina)

Uncle Vanya, Act I, trans. Marian Fell

Portrait of Anton Chekhov

The old nurse's reply to Astroff's fear that later generations will forget.

Citation: "Man is forgetful, but God remembers." — Anton Chekhov, Uncle Vanya, Act I, trans. Marian Fell. (id chekhov-uncle-vanya-q2)

Virtues: Faith

Portrait: Anton Chekhov with bow-tie sepia image, Unknown photographer, Public domain.

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