Hlášky a bonmoty slavných i neslavně proslulých – Košťálová Michaela (2013)

Politics generally offers ordinary citizens and politicians themselves few reasons for joy or laughter. Yet even in this difficult sphere, moments of levity can be found that give statements a spark of personality and often genuinely amuse or even make people laugh. These are the occasions when politicians enter the fray with witty remarks, distinctive catchphrases and memorable statements. The range is remarkably broad, from carefully planned bon mots and accidental quips to remarks filled with intellectual humour, all of them usually pointed and amusing. This book presents a varied selection of the best sayings and catchphrases from politicians known for their distinctive speeches, including Miloš Zeman, Václav Havel, Václav Klaus, Karel Schwarzenberg, David Rath, Mirek Topolánek, Jiří Paroubek, Vlastimil Tlustý and Miroslav Kalousek, as well as politicians of the First Republic and powerful rulers of major countries, including the United States, the former Soviet Union and Great Britain. The Czech-language book offers an entertaining way to get to know these figures better.