Frigyes Karinthy
Frigyes Karinthy was a prominent Hungarian author, playwright, poet, journalist, and translator, celebrated for his innovative contributions to literature and his sharp social commentary. He gained recognition for his 1929 short story 'Chains' (Láncszemek), where he introduced the concept of six degrees of separation, a notion that has since permeated popular culture and social theory. His literary prowess extended to various genres, including science fiction, where he penned notable works such as 'Voyage to Faremido' and 'Capillaria.' The former explores themes of artificial intelligence through the lens of a pacifist narrative, while the latter offers a satirical take on gender dynamics, showcasing his ability to blend humor with critical insight. Karinthy's legacy is marked by his role as a pioneer in Hungarian literature, influencing both contemporaries and future generations of writers. His works often reflected the complexities of human relationships and societal structures, earning him a place among the most beloved figures in Hungarian literary history. As the brother of artist Ada Karinthy and the father of poet Gábor Karinthy, his literary lineage continued to thrive, ensuring that his impact on literature would endure well beyond his lifetime.
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View all 16 quotes“My head ached. I was thinking of the pain, and wondering how it was possible for physical agony to be so intense. I had never imagined that such a torture could be endured. Yet here was I, both conscious and able to think clearly. And not only to think, but to observe the process and make calculations about it. The steel circle round my skull was closing in with faint cracking noises. How much farther could it shrink? I counted the cracking sounds. Since I took the triple dose of pain-killer, there had been two more. …I took out my watch and laid it on the table.“Give me morphia,” I said in a calm, hostile, icy tone.“You mustn’t take morphia! You know perfectly well. The very idea! And what are you doing with that watch?”“You will give me morphia within three minutes.”They looked me uneasily up and down. No one moved. Three minutes went by. Then ten more. I slipped the watch calmly into my pocket and rose unsteadily to my feet.“Then take me to the Fiakker Bar. They say it’s a good show, and to-night I want to enjoy myself.”The others jumped up with a feeling of relief.I never confessed the secret to anyone, either then or afterwards. I had made up my mind at the end of those three minutes”
“Humor is the whole truth.””
“Ha egyedül vagyok egy szobában, akkor ember vagyok. Ha bejön egy nő, akkor férfi lettem. És annyira vagyok férfi, amennyire nő az, aki bejött a szobába.””
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