Bureaucracy Quote by Mikhail Bulgakov
““What is all this? Get him out of here, devil take me!” And that one, imagine, smiles and says: “Devil take you? That, in fact, can be done!” And—bang!””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Master and Margarita, Mikhail Bulgakov, 1966
A frantic plea to the devil is answered with a darkly humorous twist, highlighting absurdity and danger in confronting evil.
In simple terms: Calling on evil can lead to unexpected, violent outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Beware of summoning forces you cannot control.
Themes
danger
absurdity
evil
Mood
dark
ironic
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- theatrical performance
- literary analysis
- personal confrontation with fear
Key Concepts
folklore
dark humor
Questions to Reflect On
- What does confronting evil reveal about yourself?
- When does humor become a coping mechanism?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask serious threats.
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