This quote expresses a fundamental optimism, suggesting an underlying order or hope in the universe despite apparent chaos. It implies a belief in the inherent goodness of existence, or a natural tendency for things to ultimately resolve, providing comfort and reassurance.
Quote by Mikhail Bulgakov: “Everything will be all right, the world is built on that.”
Everything will be all right, the world is built on that.
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Historical Context
This line, spoken by the devil Woland, carries a dark irony and philosophical weight within the novel, reflecting Bulgakov's complex view of good and evil, fate and free will, in the context of Soviet society.
About the Author
Russian playwright and novelist whose satirical masterpiece The Master and Margarita was written in secret under Stalin's rule and not published until 1966, twenty-six years after his death. He burned an early draft of the manuscript himself, then rewrote it — the novel became one of the most celebrated works of Russian literature.
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