For a novelist, a given historic situation is an anthropologic laboratory in which he explores his basic question: What is human existence? Milan Kundera anthropologicbasicexistence Change image and share on social
The worth of a human being lies in the ability to extend oneself, to go outside oneself, to exist in and for other people. Milan Kundera abilityexistextend Change image and share on social
Eroticism is like a dance: one always leads the other. Milan Kundera danceeroticismlead Change image and share on social
Broch is an inspiration to us, not only because of what he accomplished, but also because of all that he aimed at and could not attain. Milan Kundera accomplishaimattain Change image and share on social
The sound of laughter is like the vaulted dome of a temple of happiness. Milan Kundera domehappinesslaughter Change image and share on social
To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring - it was peace. Milan Kundera afternoonbackbore Change image and share on social
All great novels, all true novels, are bisexual. Milan Kundera bisexualgreatnovel Change image and share on social
No great movement designed to change the world can bear to be laughed at or belittled. Mockery is a rust that corrodes all it touches. Milan Kundera bearbelittlechange Change image and share on social
Mankind's true moral test, its fundamental test (which lies deeply buried from view), consists of its attitude towards those who are at its mercy: animals. And in this respect mankind has suffered a fundamental debacle, a debacle so fundamental that all others stem from it. Milan Kundera animalattitudebury share on social
The novelist teaches the reader to comprehend the world as a question. There is wisdom and tolerance in that attitude. In a world built on sacrosanct certainties the novel is dead. Milan Kundera attitudebuildcertainty Change image and share on social
