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Well, as everyone knows, once witchcraft gets started, there's no stopping it.
Mikhail Bulgakov
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Witchcraft symbolizes uncontrollable events, emphasizing how certain actions, once initiated, become irreversible.

This quote by Mikhail Bulgakov suggests that once people engage in certain behaviors or actions—like witchcraft—they often lead to unpredictable and uncontrollable consequences. It reflects on the nature of human actions and the complexities of morality and consequence, highlighting how some paths, once taken, cannot be undone or halted, much like the spread of witchcraft in society.

Themes

WitchcraftConsequencesActionsIrreversibilityMorality

In practice

Example use cases

In a discussion about history and its constant repetition, this quote highlights the caution needed when initiating drastic changes.

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