Home Quote by Nikolai Gogol
““You are on the proper road for Manilovka, but ZAmanilovka - well, there is no such place. The house you mean is called Manilovka because Manilovka is its name; but no house at all is called ZAmanilovka. The house you mean stands there, on that hill, and is a stone house in which a gentleman lives, and its name is Manilovka; but ZAmanilovka does not stand herabouts, nor ever has stood." hahahaha””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Government (Revizor) by Nikolai Gogol, 1836
A speaker mocks a nonexistent location, highlighting absurdity in bureaucratic language and misdirection.
In simple terms: Mocking a made‑up place shows how language can mislead.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions and verify facts.
Themes
bureaucracy
absurdity
language
misdirection
humor
Mood
ironic
playful
critical
Type
satirical
humorous
literary
When to use this quote
- political meetings
- legal documents
- travel planning
- customer service
- academic research
Key Concepts
satire
social critique
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about how officials use language?
- How can we avoid being misled by nonsensical terms?
A Different Perspective
The joke may obscure genuine issues if taken literally.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
