I am with the Devil (Mr Woland) on this. Manuscripts don't burn
Art cannot be destroyed. It will live on as long as humanity lives on. Those trying to erase an idea/any form of art through censorship are engaging in a futile attempt. The existence of this book itself is a testament of this fact.
Fathers and Sons by Turgenev is an interesting character study of Bazarov, a self-proclaimed nihilist in the backdrop of the ideological differences between the “fathers” and “sons”. It also looks at the inevitability of the generational gap between sons (Bazarov and Arkady) and their respective fathers, and the futility of trying to reject emotions. (details linked)
Indeed; the confusion has been going on for over 2000 yrs...🤣 🙄
(Prisoner = Yeshua/Jesus)
"‘These good people,’ the prisoner spoke and, hastily adding ‘Hegemon’, went on: ‘... haven’t any learning and have confused everything I told them. Generally, I’m beginning to be afraid that this confusion may go on for a very long time. And all because he writes down the things I say incorrectly.’" from #themasterandmargarita by #mikhailbulgakov
Just an old couple comforting each other after their son leaves them after an extremely short stay... brought a tear to my eye.
"But you and I, we’re just a couple of old mushrooms, we are, stuck in the hollow of a tree, sitting side by side and never moving. Except that I’ll always remain the same for you for ever and ever, just as you will for me."
From #fathersandsons by #turgenev
Wow, just wow, Bazarov. And I thought I couldn't like you less.
"‘Why don’t you want to allow the idea of freedom of thought among women?’ he asked under his breath.
‘Because, mate, in my view, the only ones among women who think freely are bloody freaks.’"
Nihilism (and Bazarov) in a nutshell for you 🙄
"I see,’ interrupted Pavel Petrovich, ‘I see. Meaning you’re convinced of all this and have decided for yourselves not to do anything serious about anything.’
‘And we’ve decided not to do anything about anything,’ Bazarov repeated sombrely.
‘And just swear at everything?’
‘And swear at everything.’
‘And that’s called nihilism?’
‘And that’s called nihilism,’" @bookstodon#turgenev#fathersandsons#nihilism#reading#bookquotes#russianliterature