Abandon Quote by Anton Chekhov
“To a chemist, nothing on earth is unclean. A writer must be as objective as a chemist; he must abandon the subjective line; he must know that dungheaps play a very respectable part in a landscape, and that evil passions are as inherent in life as good ones.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Seagull, 1896
Writers should adopt a chemist’s objectivity, treating all subjects—including the sordid—as essential parts of life’s landscape.
In simple terms: Writers must be objective about all topics.
Key Takeaway
Observe without moral bias.
Themes
objectivity
writing
morality
life
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- creative writing
- research
- social commentary
Key Concepts
literature
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does objectivity affect storytelling?
- When is subjectivity valuable?
A Different Perspective
Complete detachment may ignore human empathy.
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