--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Yes, man is mortal, but that would be…" description: "\"Yes, man is mortal, but that would be only half the trouble. The worst of it is that he's sometimes unexpectedly mortal—there's the trick!\" — Mikhail B..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5cf/mikhail-bulgakov-1389_half_yes-man-is-mortal-but-that-would-be-only_2147142.jpg" --- # Yes, man is mortal, but that would be only half the… ![“Yes, man is mortal, but that would be only half the trouble. The worst of it is that he's sometimes unexpectedly mortal—there's the trick!” quote by Mikhail Bulgakov](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5cf/mikhail-bulgakov-1389_half_yes-man-is-mortal-but-that-would-be-only_2147142.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5cf/mikhail-bulgakov-1389_half_yes-man-is-mortal-but-that-would-be-only_2147142.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5cf/mikhail-bulgakov-1389_half_yes-man-is-mortal-but-that-would-be-only_2147142.jpg) > “Yes, man is mortal, but that would be only half the trouble. The worst of it is that he's sometimes unexpectedly mortal—there's the trick!” [Mikhail Bulgakov](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mikhail-bulgakov/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Mortality is certain, but its unpredictability adds a tragic twist. **In simple terms:** Life is unexpectedly fragile. Key Takeaway Embrace life's unpredictability. Themes mortality tragedy existence Mood somber reflective Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - daily reflection - risk assessment - creative expression Key Concepts existentialism literature Questions to Reflect On - How do you find meaning amid uncertainty? - What practices help accept life's surprises? 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