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Hating Quote by Anton Chekhov

“But i'm old now, no longer fit for the fray, i'm even incapable of hating. I only feel sick at heart, irritable and exasperated. At night my head seems to be on fire with so many thoughts crowding in and i can't get any sleep ... Oh, if only i were young again!” quote by Anton Chekhov
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““But i'm old now, no longer fit for the fray, i'm even incapable of hating. I only feel sick at heart, irritable and exasperated. At night my head seems to be on fire with so many thoughts crowding in and i can't get any sleep ... Oh, if only i were young again!””

Anton Chekhov

About This Quote

Source Short story: “The Death of a Government Clerk”, 1883

He expresses longing for youth and frustration with aging, feeling emotional turmoil and insomnia.

In simple terms: Aging brings regret and restless thoughts.

Key Takeaway

Accept aging, seek peace.

Themes

age regret loneliness

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • nighttime thoughts
  • health decline
  • personal journaling

Key Concepts

mortality mental health nostalgia

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does youth mean to you?
  • How can you find calm now?
A Different Perspective

Youth cannot be reclaimed; focus on present.

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