Nikolay Karamzin

Nikolay Mikhailovich Karamzin (12 December 1766—3 June 1826) was a Russian Imperial historian, romantic writer, poet and critic.

The wonders of the creation may be described, but the springs of the heart operate in the heart alone.

Quotes

Poor Liza and Other Tales

(Original work published 1792 primarily as Бедная Лиза)

• “Liza,” she said, “how perfect are the works of the creation. I have passed upwards of sixty years in admiration of the blessings of providence, and I still find new causes for our gratitude.”

• There is a critical moment in the calendar of love, and its power is infinite.

• True happiness can only be found in the paths of virtue.

• The wonders of the creation may be described, but the springs of the heart operate in the heart alone.

• Women complain about men, and men complain about women. Who is right?

• Those pedagogues were not then in existence, and secondly, the Russians in general knew little about books. They brought up their children as nature rears her plants.