Quotes from the books of Mikhail Bulgakov

Mikhail Bulgakov - an outstanding writer of the XX century. His works are full of adventure, mystery, irony and infinite wisdom. These books can be reread dozens, hundreds of times and each time perceived differently.





The great mystifier and great joker Mikhail Bulgakov was born in Kiev on May 15, 1891. He began to write quite early and in his lifetime wrote more than 140 works, although the writer brought world fame."The Master and Margarita." and "Heart of a Dog."

Much in the work of Bulgakov is an exciting and sharp satire on Russia of the 1920-1930s. Because of this, the author’s works were published only in the West for a long time, his name was not found in literature textbooks, and some novels and plays remained unpublished. Despite everything, the problems raised by the writer remain relevant to this day.





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Quotes from the works of Mikhail Bulgakov
  1. "Manuscripts don't burn."
  2. “Fact is the most stubborn thing in the world.”
  3. “He who is not in a hurry succeeds everywhere.”
  4. “Pardon me... would I allow myself to pour a lady vodka?” It's pure alcohol!



  5. “Do you judge by costume? Never do that. You may be wrong, and it is very large.”
  6. You laugh at me because I am different from you, and I laugh at you because you are no different.
  7. “A brick for no reason will ever fall on anyone’s head.”
  8. “We speak different languages, as always, but the things we talk about don’t change.”



  9. “There are no evil people in the world, only unhappy people.”
  10. “It is only through suffering that truth comes. That's right, rest easy! But for the knowledge of the truth neither pay nor give ration. Sadly, but a fact.”
  11. “Happiness is like health: when it is present, you do not notice it.”
  12. “He who loves must share the fate of the one he loves.”
  13. “Who says there is no true, eternal love in the world? Let the liar cut off his vile tongue!



  14. “The stars will remain when the shadows of our bodies and deeds are not left on earth.”
  15. You know, a person without documents is strictly forbidden to exist.
  16. “Maybe money prevents you from being pretty. Here, for example, no one has money and everyone is cute.”
  17. There is only one thing possible in Russia: Orthodox faith, autocratic power.



  18. I believe! Those eyes don't lie. How many times have I told you that your main mistake is to underestimate the importance of human eyes. The tongue can hide the truth, but the eyes can never.
  19. “Why do you need the whole world if you don’t want to give it to anyone?” ?
  20. “The only thing innate in humans is self-love. The goal of every person’s life is happiness. What are the elements of happiness? Only of two, gentlemen, only of two: a calm soul and a healthy body.



  21. “Honesty always leads to trouble.”
  22. “Oh, eyes are a significant thing. Like a barometer. You can see who has a great land in his soul, who can stick his toe in his ribs for nothing, and who is afraid of everyone himself.
  23. Mercy can knock on any heart.



  24. “Insult is the usual reward for good work.”
  25. “What is your devastation? The old lady with the cranberries? The witch who knocked out all the windows put out all the lamps? It doesn't even exist. Consequently, the devastation is not in the closets, but in the heads.”
  26. I wanted to turn the world around, but I turned a cup of tea.
  27. “I am 60 years old and can give you advice. Never commit a crime against whomsoever it is directed. Live to old age with clean hands.”





Writing biography of Mikhail Bulgakov Extraordinarily active. And all his work is brilliant. Read stories, stories, novels and plays can be repeatedly. Each time they open up in a new way. And Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel “The Master and Margarita” - one big quote. It’s time to read the books of the talented author again.