Today is the birthday of Anton Chekhov. He and Olga look happy in this photo--I like it.

A few quotes from the inventor of the contemporary short story:

The university brings out all abilities, including incapability.

Let us learn to appreciate there will be times when the trees will be bare, and look forward to the time when we may pick the fruit.

Faith is an aptitude of the spirit. It is, in fact, a talent: you must be born with it.

That last one--agree or disagree?