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The Good Soldier Švejk
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"The Good Soldier Švejk" Quotes

A satirical novel following the comically inept Švejk as he navigates the absurdities of war.

Quotes

One had to be a little of a rogue to get along with people.

Jaroslav Hašek

A true patriot must always be ready to defend his country against its government.

Jaroslav Hašek

An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with fools.

Jaroslav Hašek

He who laughs last didn't get the joke.

Jaroslav Hašek

There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written, or badly written.

Jaroslav Hašek

It's all a matter of habit. That's what you get from being educated.

Jaroslav Hašek

It's a great thing to be clever, but superior to everything is being kind.

Jaroslav Hašek

A kind word goes a long way.

Jaroslav Hašek

The only thing that would be worse than having a happy ending would be not having one.

Jaroslav Hašek

Life is like a game of cards. The hand you are dealt is determinism; the way you play it is free will.

Jaroslav Hašek