This quote emphasizes authenticity as the fundamental quality of profound love. It suggests that for love to achieve its highest form, it must be genuine, honest, and free from deceit or pretense, highlighting the essential link between truth and deep affection.
Quote by Mikhail Bulgakov: “The greatest love must be true.”
The greatest love must be true.
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Historical Context
The love story between the Master and Margarita is a core element of the novel, portraying an unbreakable bond that withstands persecution and adversity, symbolizing hope and truth in a world of lies.
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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