Josef Skvorecky quotes

Josef Skvorecky was a Czechoslovakian writer, publisher, and translator known for his novels and essays critiquing totalitarianism. His works, such as "The Cowards" and "The Engineer of Human Souls," blend political satire with reflections on Czech society. He became an influential voice in exile, championing freedom of expression and Czech literature abroad. Here are 2 of his quotes:

There is something that falls short of perfection in every book, without exception, something influenced by the age, even something ridiculous; just like everyone, without exception, has weaknesses.

Josef Skvorecky