“... because real thoughts come from outside and travel with us like the noodle soup we take to work; in other words, inquisitors burn books in vain. If a book has anything to say, it burns with a quiet laugh, because any book worth its salt points up and out of itself.”
This book delves into the profound and often unsettling aspects of human existence, examining the individual's place in the universe and the inevitability of death. more
Bohumil Hrabal was a prominent Czech writer known for his humor and satire. His works often focus on the everyday lives of ordinary people, exploring themes of humanity and social change. Hrabal's distinctive writing style has won him a wide readership. more
“No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown.”
“The last function of reason is to recognize that there are an infinity of things which surpass it.”
“Atoms are mainly empty space. Matter is composed chiefly of nothing.”
“If you want to be a writer-stop talking about it and sit down and write!”
“There seems to be no air in the air she breaths.”