She hadn't lied. She hadn't betrayed anyone's trust; still, she felt she had done something wrong. Or rather, she had not yet done the right thing. Was there a difference between these two sins?

Michael David Lukas
She hadn't lied. She hadn't betrayed anyone's trust; still, she...
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This quote comes from a short story by Anton Chekhov. The woman in the story is Nastasya, who has been accused of various crimes by her husband. She asks her husband what she should do, and his reply is that she should ask herself if she has done something wrong or not. A question that Chekhov has answered himself with a resounding no, as Nastasya can never actually be sure of her actions.

Source: The Oracle Of Stamboul

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