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Quotation from Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov

“We shall rest. We shall hear the angels. We shall see heaven shining like a jewel.”

Anton Chekhov (spoken by Sonia)

Uncle Vanya, Act IV, trans. Marian Fell

Portrait of Anton Chekhov

Kneeling beside Vanya as Telegin plays the guitar, Sonia promises rest after their labour.

Citation: "We shall rest. We shall hear the angels. We shall see heaven shining like a jewel." — Anton Chekhov, Uncle Vanya, Act IV, trans. Marian Fell. (id chekhov-uncle-vanya-q7)

Virtues: Hope, Faith

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

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