Children Quote by Mikhail Bulgakov
“Once upon a time there was a lady. She had no children, and no happiness either. And at first she cried for a long time, but then she became wicked...”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Master and Margarita, 1967
A woman’s loneliness leads to bitterness, illustrating how despair can corrupt one’s spirit.
In simple terms: Despair can turn people cruel.
Key Takeaway
Seek purpose to avoid bitterness.
Themes
loneliness
despair
corruption
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- mental health
- moral decline
- redemption
Key Concepts
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels the shift from sorrow to cruelty?
- Can compassion prevent such transformation?
A Different Perspective
Not all suffering leads to wickedness.
