Telephone Calls Quote by Mikhail Bulgakov
““The lodger told Anfisa, Anna Frantsevna’s long-time and devoted housekeeper, to say, in case he received any telephone calls, that he would be back in ten minutes, and left together with the proper, white-gloved policeman. He not only did not come back in ten minutes, but never came back at all.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Master and Margarita, 1967
A caretaker promises a brief return but never fulfills it, highlighting broken promises and abandonment.
In simple terms: Broken promises leave lasting disappointment.
Beware of relying on uncertain assurances.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- business deals
- customer service
- legal contracts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle unmet expectations?
- What safeguards can you set for promises?
Not all promises are kept; context may be beyond control.