Vladimir Bartol Quotes

A collection of quotes by Vladimir Bartol.

Vladimir Bartol (1903-1967) was a Slovenian author and playwright. He was born in Trieste, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Bartol studied law but pursued a career as a writer. His most famous work is the novel "Alamut," published in 1938, which explores themes of power, manipulation, and religious indoctrination through the story of Hassan-i Sabbah and the medieval Assassins. Bartol's writings reflect his fascination with history, philosophy, and psychology. Although relatively unknown during his lifetime, "Alamut" gained international recognition posthumously, becoming a cult classic and inspiring various adaptions.

That's for the best. Otherwise they might realize they're in

That's for the best. Otherwise they might realize they're in prison. It can't be helped. You women are used to harems and prisons. A person can spend his whole life between four walls. If he doesn't think or feel that he's a prisoner, then he's not a prisoner. But then there are people for whom the whole planet is a prison, who see the infinite expanse of the universe, the millions of stars and galaxies that remain forever inaccessible to them. And that awareness makes them the greatest prisoners of time and space.

Vladimir Bartol

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