Ivan Goncharov was a Russian author known for his novel "Oblomov." The novel is a portrayal of the Russian gentry's life in the mid-19th century and tells the story of the title character, who is an embodiment of slothfulness. Goncharov's writing style is characterized by its psychological depth and realism.
The bliss of doing nothing is a sweet dream.
Ivan Goncharov – Oblomov
Life does not wait for those who hesitate.
Ivan Goncharov – Oblomov
A man’s real possession is his memory. In nothing else is he rich, in nothing else is he poor.
Ivan Goncharov – Oblomov
To love means to wish someone well.
Ivan Goncharov – Oblomov
Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.
Ivan Goncharov – Oblomov
Happiness is not in money, but in shopping.
Ivan Goncharov – Oblomov
Laziness: the habit of resting before you get tired.
Ivan Goncharov – Oblomov
Sometimes solitude is a disease and a sign of degradation.
Ivan Goncharov – Oblomov
One can know a man from his laugh, and if you like a man’s laugh before you know anything of him, you may confidently say that he is a good man.
Ivan Goncharov – Oblomov
There are people who can never forgive a beggar for their not having given him anything.
Ivan Goncharov – Oblomov