Top 8 Quotes & Sayings by Herman Koch

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Dutch writer Herman Koch.

Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Herman Koch is a Dutch writer and actor. He has written short stories, novels, and columns. His best-selling novel The Dinner (2009) has been translated into 21 languages. He has acted for radio, television, and film. He co-created the long-running TV series Jiskefet (1990–2005).

Dutch - Writer | Born: September 5, 1953

Source: Wikipedia

I am not a great planner, so I have just a vague idea. And then I start to find out what kind of book I actually want to write.

Herman Koch

Around here, we're as happy as God in France.

Herman Koch

When I'm writing I get easily bored.

Herman Koch

In one way or another, every parent is curious what their children... what are they doing when we don't see?... What double lives are they leading? Is there something else?

Herman Koch

When the conversation turns too quickly to films,I see it as a sign of weakness.

Herman Koch

Sometimes things come out of your mouth that you regret later on. Or no, not regret. You say something so razor-sharp that the person you say it to carries it around with them for the rest of their life.

Herman Koch

The stupid woman is the one who thinks she doesn’t need any help.

Herman Koch

If I had to give a definition of happiness, it would be this: happiness needs nothing but itself; it doesn’t have to be validated.

Herman Koch