Hermann went out of his mind, and is now confined in room Number 17 of the Obukhov Hospital. He never answers any questions, but he constantly mutters with unusual rapidity: 'Three, seven, ace!' 'Three, seven, queen!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hermann loses his mind after gambling obsessively, now muttering card combinations repeatedly.
- In plain terms
- He went mad from gambling and now only says card names.
- What can you take from it?
- Obsession can destroy mental health.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What obsession could consume you?
- How do you know when to stop?
Another view
Not all obsession leads to total collapse.
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