Arms Quote by Mikhail Bulgakov
“How sad, ye Gods, how sad the world is at evening, how mysterious the mists over the swamps! You will know it when you have wandered astray in those mists, when you have suffered greatly before dying, when you have walked through the world carrying an unbearable burden. You know it two when you are weary and ready to leave this earth without regret; its mists; its swamps and its rivers; ready to give yourself into the arms of death with a light heart, knowing that death alone can comfort you.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Master and Margarita, 1967
The passage reflects on life's suffering, the inevitability of death, and finding peace through acceptance of mortality.
In simple terms: Life is painful, death brings peace.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mortality to relieve suffering.
Themes
mortality
acceptance
existence
suffering
spirituality
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- end‑of‑life care
- philosophical reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existentialism
nihilism
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging death change your daily choices?
- What comforts you in the face of suffering?
A Different Perspective
Death may not ease all pain; some burdens persist beyond death.
