Quotes by Jaroslav Hašek

About Jaroslav Hašek:

Jaroslav Hašek is best known for his novel The Good Soldier Švejk, an unfinished collection of farcical incidents about a soldier in World War I and a satire on the ineptitude of authority figures. The novel has been translated into about sixty languages, making it the most translated novel in Czech literature.
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The lieutenant’s fooling around again with the telegraph girl at the station,” said the corporal, after he had gone. “He’s been running after her for a fortnight and he’s always frightfully furious when he comes from the telegraph office an...

Jaroslav Hašek

Sometimes I notice I'm demented, especially at sunset.

Jaroslav Hašek

Jesus Christ was innocent too,' said Svejk, 'and all the same they crucified him. No one anywhere has ever worried about a man being innocent. Maul halten und weiter dienen ['Grin and bear it and get on with the job'] - as they used to tell us in the...

Jaroslav Hašek

In de loop van de vijf, zes jaar dat ik in Rusland verbleef, ben ik een paar keer door diverse organisaties en individuen gedood dan wel doodverklaard. Teruggekeerd naar het vaderland kwam ik erachter dat ik drie keer ben opgehangen, twee keer doodge...

Jaroslav Hašek

Author Bio

  • NameJaroslav Hašek
  • DescriptionCzech humorist, satirist, writer and anarchist
  • BornApril 30, 1883
  • DiedJanuary 3, 1923
  • CountryCzech Republic
  • ProfessionWriter; Humorist; Satirist; Anarchist; Novelist; Journalist
  • WorksThe Good Soldier Švejk