Quotes by Jan Neruda

About Jan Neruda:

Jan Nepomuk Neruda was a Czech journalist, writer and poet, one of the most prominent representatives of Czech Realism and a member of "the May school".
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No one has the right to enter literature without fresh new ideas. We’ve got too many dexterous drudges as it is.

Jan Neruda

I know that no reader ever asks a question. A writer must force his favors upon his readers.

Jan Neruda

The face of the dead man was concealed, of course, our customs not being those of the south, where corpses are carried to the grave in open coffins, that they might – one last time before slipping into the pit – be warmed by the light of the sun.

Jan Neruda

The Kammerlicht: Explanations of the Impressions Left Upon Various and Sundry Natures by Dreams as Interpreted According to Tribe, and of the Numbers to be Staked in Lotteries in Conformity with the Meanings of Said Dreams .. says … there are eight...

Jan Neruda

At least when one speaks of oneself one is passionate, well-informed and specific.

Jan Neruda

I’ve supped on potatoes and groats and am waiting to be sick. How about you? I supped like the Lord in Heaven.’ and what does the Lord in Heaven have for supper?’ Nothing.

Jan Neruda

Men are jealous of every woman, even when they don’t have the slightest interest in her themselves.

Jan Neruda

Author Bio

  • NameJan Neruda
  • DescriptionCzech poet, theather reviewer, publicist, publicist and writer
  • BornJuly 9, 1834
  • DiedAugust 22, 1891
  • CountryCzech Republic
  • ProfessionWriter; Poet; Journalist
  • WorksPovídky Malostranské