What a strange illusion it is to suppose that beauty is goodness.

“All the variety, all the charm, all the beauty of life is made up of light and …”

“Yes, there is something uncanny, demonic and fascinating in her.”

“There are two aspects," Alexey Alexandrovitch resumed: "those who take part and…”

“The greater number of the young women, who envied Anna and had long been weary …”