It was impossible to tell at first sight whether he loved his meek, obedient wife, Marfa. But he really did lover her, and she knew it.

“I want to attempt a thing like that and am frightened by these trifles," he tho…”

“. . . finally, I couldn't imagine how I could live without books, and I stopped…”

“Power is given only to those who dare to lower themselves and pick it up. Only …”

“There are people who feel deeply but are somehow beaten down. Their buffoonery …”