After his death the gardener does not become a butterfly, intoxicated by the perfumes of the flowers, but a garden worm tasting all the dark, nitrogenous, and spicy delights of the soil. — Karel Capek Copy Share Image
As is well known, all collectors are prepared to steal or murder if it is a question of getting another piece for their collection; but this does not lower their moral character in the least. — Karel Capek Copy Share Image
Great God of the Ants, thou hast granted victory to thy servants. I appoint thee honorary Colonel. — Karel Capek Copy Share Image
We´re two, two for everything, for love, life, for a fight and pain, for hours of happiness. Two for wins and losses, for life… — Karel Capek Copy Share Image
I've found a place that would amaze you. People used to live there, but now it's all overgrown and no one goes there. Absolutely… — Karel Capek Copy Share Image
“His life was now the life of a collector, and that gave it meaning. Evening after evening he would count and arrange his cuttings… — Karel Čapek Copy Share Image
“So you see. If only the Newts were fighting-men, then perhaps something might be done; but men against men - that, my friend, can't… — Karel Čapek Copy Share Image
People should be a little loony, Helena. That's the best thing about them. — Karel Capek Copy Share Image
The sole perfection which modern civilization attains is a mechanical one; machines are splendid and flawless, but the life which serves them or is… — Karel Capek Copy Share Image
“It is a well–known fact that the greater a man is the less he has on his door–plate.” — Karel Čapek Copy Share Image
Relativism is neither a method of fighting, nor a method of creating, for both of these are uncompromising and at times even ruthless; rather,… — Karel Capek Copy Share Image
If one must fight or create, it is necessary that this be preceded by the broadest possible knowledge. — Karel Capek Copy Share Image
“Well people are just one species too, aren't they. And it's never stopped them fighting with each other; all the same species and think… — Karel Čapek Copy Share Image
