“I don't know why it should be, I am sure; but the sight of another man asleep in bed when I am up, maddens me.”
― Three Men in a Boat
― Three Men in a Boat
“War is a bad thing, but peace can be a living horror”
― The Illustrated Man
― The Illustrated Man
“There is an iron “scold’s bridle” in Walton Church. They used these things in ancient days for curbing women’s tongues. They have given up the attempt now. I suppose iron was getting scarce, and nothing else would be strong enough.”
― Three Men in a Boat
― Three Men in a Boat
“But would you kindly ponder this question: What would your good do if
evil didn't exist, and what would the earth look like if all the shadows
disappeared? After all, shadows are cast by things and people. Here is the
shadow of my sword. But shadows also come from trees and living beings.
Do you want to strip the earth of all trees and living things just because
of your fantasy of enjoying naked light? You're stupid.”
― The Master and Margarita
evil didn't exist, and what would the earth look like if all the shadows
disappeared? After all, shadows are cast by things and people. Here is the
shadow of my sword. But shadows also come from trees and living beings.
Do you want to strip the earth of all trees and living things just because
of your fantasy of enjoying naked light? You're stupid.”
― The Master and Margarita
“manuscripts don't burn" - "(рукописи не горят)”
― The Master and Margarita
― The Master and Margarita
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