Whatever you may say, the body depends on the soul.
Nikolai Gogol

There are certain words which are nearer and dearer to a man than any others.
Nikolai Gogol

They're thinking of turning the peasant into an educated man. Why, first of all they should make him a good and prosperous farmer and then he'll learn all that is necessary for him to know.
Nikolai Gogol

The experience of ages has shown that a man who works on the land is purer, nobler, higher, and more moral... Agriculture should be at the basis of everything. That's my idea.
Nikolai Gogol

Always think of what is useful and not what is beautiful. Beauty will come of its own accord.
Nikolai Gogol

It is no use to blame the looking glass if your face is awry.
Nikolai Gogol

We ought to thank God for that. Yes, the man who tills the land is more worthy of respect than any.
Nikolai Gogol