Hope is a state of mind, not of the world. Hope, i · Václav Havel

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Hope is a state of mind, not of the world. Hope, in this deep and powerful sense, is not the same as joy that things are going well, or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously heading for .success, but rather an ability to work for something because it is good.

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Václav Havel

1936-10-05 — 2011-12-18 · Praga

Václav Havel was a Czech playwright, essayist, dissident, and politician who became one of the most important opponents of the communist regime in his country. As the leader of the Velvet Revolution movement, he played a crucial role in Czechoslovakia's peaceful transition to democracy. His literary work and political writings frequently addressed themes of freedom, truth, and the individual's responsibility in oppressive societies.

Awards (2)

1968

Austrian State Prize for European Litera

Austrian state prize recognizing excellence in European literature, honoring authors for their complete body of work and contribution to European cultural dialogue.

2010

Prémio Kafka

The Franz Kafka Award is an international literary award granted annually to a literary work that, according to the jury, is distinguished by its human, thematic, and artistic dimension, inspired by the work of Franz Kafka.