Mikhail Bulgakov Quotes

Once upon a time there was a lady. She had no children, and no happiness either. And at first she cried for a long time, but then she became wicked.

Mikhail Bulgakov

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• Once upon a time there was a lady. She had no children, and no happiness either. And at first she cried for a long time, but then she became wicked.

  

  Mikhail Bulgakov
  • Happiness
  • Lady
  • Long Time