Что бы делало твоё добро, если бы не существовало зла? — Mikhail Bulgakov | Printable Wall Art

“Что бы делало твоё добро, если бы не существовало зла?”
“What would your good do if evil did not exist?”

Words by Mikhail Bulgakov (1891-1940) — Author of The Master and Margarita.

About this quote

This line explores the moral dualism that defines human existence. It suggests that goodness cannot be understood, measured, or even exist in a meaningful way without the presence of evil. Light relies on shadow for its definition. Rather than wishing away all hardship, the quotation encourages us to recognise that moral purpose often arises directly from responding to darkness and adversity.

Spoken by the character Woland in Mikhail Bulgakov’s masterpiece novel, The Master and Margarita. Written in Soviet Moscow during the 1930s, the book uses dark satire and theology to critique totalitarian censorship and human nature.

People often display this quote in a home library or study to prompt deep reflection during quiet evenings.

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