Fyodor Tyutchev quotes

Fyodor Tyutchev was a renowned Russian poet and diplomat known for his philosophical and nature-inspired lyrics. His poetry explores themes of nature, love, and the human soul, often blending deep emotion with intellectual reflection. He is celebrated as one of the major figures of Russian Romanticism. Here are 5 of his quotes:

I love May's first storms:
chuckling, sporting spring
grumbles in mock anger;
young thunder claps. (Fyodor Tyutchev)

Russia cannot be understood with the mind alone, No ordinary yardstick can span her greatness: She stands alone, unique – In Russia, one can only believe.

Fyodor Tyutchev

How can a heart expression find? How should another know your mind? Will he discern what quickens you? A thought once uttered is untrue.

Fyodor Tyutchev

After tumbling down the mountain, a stone lies in a valley. How did it fall away? Right now, no-one knows. Did it tear from the heights on its own? Or was it cast down by the will of another? Aeons have flowed by, yet no-one knows the reason why.

Fyodor Tyutchev

Separation has this lofty meaning: if love lasts years, if but a day it takes, love's just a dream and we're a moment dreaming, and whether early, whether late the waking, the time must finally arrive when we awake.

Fyodor Tyutchev

Fyodor Tyutchev

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Occupation: Russian Poet
Born: November 23, 1803
Died: July 15, 1873
Quotes count: 5
Wikipedia: Fyodor Tyutchev

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