One may speak about anything on earth with fire, with enthusiasm, with ecstasy, but one only speaks about oneself with avidity.
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"One may speak about anything on earth with fire, with enthusiasm, with ecstasy, but one only speaks about oneself with avidity." — Ivan Turgenev
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One may speak about anything on earth with fire, with enthusiasm, with ecstasy, but one only speaks about oneself with avidity. — Ivan Turgenev
About Ivan Turgenev
Ivan Turgenev was a Novelist from Russian Empire (1818–1883).
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Who said "One may speak about anything on earth with fire, with enthusiasm, with ecstasy,…"?
This quote is attributed to Ivan Turgenev, a Novelist from Russian Empire.
When did Ivan Turgenev live?
Ivan Turgenev lived from 1818 – 1883.