Quotation
Quote by Nikolay Dobrolyubov
Человек обыкновенный, здравомыслящий, берет от жизни, что она дает ему, и отдает ей, что может.
Explore the idea
Understanding this quote
This describes a practical, balanced way of living. An ordinary, sensible person accepts what life offers and responds by giving whatever they are able to give. The exchange is not presented as equal or perfectly controlled; it is a simple recognition of both receiving and contributing within one’s limits.
Source & trust
About this quotation
- Source
- Wikisource, “Луч света в тёмном царстве”
- Format
- Official Statement
Explore the idea
Topics
Join the community
Keep meaningful words close.
Save quotes, follow people and topics, join conversations, and publish words of your own.
“Je ne vais pas dire que c’est une déception, car j’ai le sentiment d’avoir accompli ma tâche et tout fait pour atteindre mes objectifs.”
“Give them the third best to go on with; the second best comes too late, the best never comes.”
“Technology is not going to save us, real or imaginary. We have to change our behavior.”
Read quote““The real danger for Pakistan at the moment is that nobody wants to take responsibility for governance.””
“We do not anticipate, we make.”
“Be careful when you use egbe, for you may end up in the ocean!”
“El periodista es un servidor, no el héroe de la crónica.”
“Saya katakan, saya hanya ingin menjadi pelayan masyarakat.”
“I've learned to stick by your principles because that's what we're doing.”
“Small is beautiful, scale is necessary.”
Morning on Level Seven
Mina found the landing by following a stripe of sunlight. Keeping it green would require more than water—it would require listening.
Read Story