Quotes by Havel, Vaclav

I think theatre should always be somewhat suspect. >>

The dissident does not operate in the realm of genuine power at all. H >>

The deeper the experience of an absence of meaning -- in other words, >>

Quotations about Truth

Truth is beautiful, without doubt; but so are lies. >>

A truth that's told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent. >>

The truth knocks on the door and you say, go away, I'm looking for the >>

The dissident does not operate in the realm of genuine power at all. He is not seeking power. He has no desire for office and does not gather votes. He does not attempt to charm the public, he offers nothing and promises nothing. He can offer, if anything, only his own skin -- and he offers it solely because he has no other way of affirming the truth he stands for. His actions simply articulate his dignity as a citizen, regardless of the cost.

Havel, Vaclav