Anton Chekhov: The thirst for powerful sensations takes the upper hand both over fear and over compassion for the grief of others.

The thirst for powerful sensations takes the upper hand both over fear and over — Anton Chekhov

The thirst for powerful sensations takes the upper hand both over fear and over compassion for the grief of others.

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