Ivan Turgenev Quotes

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
  • Enthusiasm
  • Spea
  • Avidity