Christmas Quote by Mikhail Bulgakov
““Great and terrible was the year of Our Lord 1918, of the Revolution the second. Its summer abundant with warmth and sun, its winter and snow, highest in its heaven stood two stars: the shepherds' star, eventide Venus; and Mars- quivering, red. But in days of blood and of peace the years fly like an arrow and the thick frost of a hoary white December, season of Christmas trees, Santa Claus, joy and glittering snow, overtook the young Turbins unawares. For the reigning head of the family, their adored mother, was no longer with them.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The White Guard, 1925
War and peace coexist, mixing joy and tragedy, shaping family fate amid upheaval.
In simple terms: War and peace shape lives.
Key Takeaway
Embrace life's contradictions.
Themes
war
peace
family
history
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- holiday celebrations
- war front
Key Concepts
dualities
historical turmoil
Questions to Reflect On
- How do joy and sorrow coexist in your life?
- What role does history play in personal identity?
A Different Perspective
Optimism may ignore suffering.
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