Even a purely moral act that has no hope of any immediate and visible political effect can gradually and indirectly — Vaclav Havel
I really do inhabit a system in which words are capable of shaking the entire structure of government — Vaclav Havel
Hope is definitely not the same thing as optimism. It is not the conviction that something will turn out well — Vaclav Havel
You do not become a “dissident” just because you decide one day to take up this most unusual career. — Vaclav Havel
Genuine politics — even politics worthy of the name — the only politics I am willing to devote myself to — Vaclav Havel
Work for something because it is good, not just because it stands a chance to succeed. — Vaclav Havel