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?”
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.
Look beyond immediate pain to timeless values.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grief
- war
- personal loss
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What enduring values guide you?
- How do you find meaning amid suffering?
Even the stars fade in human memory; focus may be fleeting.