Pawel Pawlikowski Quotes

One of my favorite writers is Chekhov. I love his attitude toward the world. Just accept things for what they are. Don't judge. Be moral as you tell your story, but have no moral at the end. Just look at it.

Pawel Pawlikowski

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• One of my favorite writers is Chekhov. I love his attitude toward the world. Just accept things for what they are. Don't judge. Be moral as you tell your story, but have no moral at the end. Just look at it.

  

  Pawel Pawlikowski
  • World
  • Moral
  • Attitude