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Astronomy Quote by Mikhail Bulgakov

“Everything passes away-suffering,pain, blood, hunger,pestilence. The sword will pass away too, but the stars will remain when the shadows of our presence and our deeds have vanished from the Earth. There is no man who does not know that. Why, then, will we not turn our eyes toward the stars? Why?” quote by Mikhail Bulgakov
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“Everything passes away-suffering,pain, blood, hunger,pestilence. The sword will pass away too, but the stars will remain when the shadows of our presence and our deeds have vanished from the Earth. There is no man who does not know that. Why, then, will we not turn our eyes toward the stars? Why?”

Mikhail Bulgakov

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov, 1967

Life’s fleeting hardships contrast with the enduring cosmos, urging us to seek lasting meaning beyond temporary suffering.

In simple terms: Suffering is temporary; the stars are eternal.

Key Takeaway

Look beyond immediate pain to timeless values.

Themes

impermanence cosmos meaning resilience

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • war
  • personal loss
  • spiritual contemplation

Key Concepts

existentialism stoicism astronomy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What enduring values guide you?
  • How do you find meaning amid suffering?
A Different Perspective

Even the stars fade in human memory; focus may be fleeting.

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