It follows, perhaps, that we are now both married, you in Vienna, I to my fear in Prague, and that not only you, but I too, tug in vain at our marriage.
Franz Kafka
Marriage, Fear, Separation, Loneliness, Relationships, Struggle
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More Franz Kafka Quotes
“With a kind of perverse obstinacy, his father refused to take off his official uniform even in the house; and while his robe hung uselessly on the clothes hook, his father dozed, completely dressed, in his chair, as if he were always ready for duty and were waiting even here for the voice of his superior.” Franz Kafka
Family Dynamics, Symbolism In Stories, Kafkaesque Imagery, Routine And Duty, Authority Reflection, Habitual Stubbornness
Franz Kafka Family Dynamics, Symbolism In Stories, Kafkaesque Imagery, Routine And Duty, Authority Reflection, Habitual Stubbornness“I like to make use of what I know.” Franz Kafka
Knowledge Application, Learning, Wisdom, Self-improvement, Practicality, Experience
Franz Kafka Knowledge Application, Learning, Wisdom, Self-improvement, Practicality, Experience“16 February. Can’t see my way clear. As though everything I possessed had escaped me, and as though it would hardly satisfy me if it all returned.” Franz Kafka
Inner Struggles, February Reflection, Clarity, Possessions, Loss, Reflection
Franz Kafka Inner Struggles, February Reflection, Clarity, Possessions, Loss, Reflection“Over the table, on which an unpacked line of fabric samples was all spread out – Samsa was a traveling salesman – hung the picture which he had recently cut out of a glossy magazine and lodged in a pretty gilt frame. It showed a lady done up in a fur hat and a fur boa, sitting upright and raising up against the viewer a heavy fur muff in which her whole forearm had disappeared.” Franz Kafka
Daily Life, Absurdity, Alienation, Escape, Consumerism, Disconnection
Franz Kafka Daily Life, Absurdity, Alienation, Escape, Consumerism, Disconnection“There are times when I am convinced I am unfit for any human relationship.” Franz Kafka
Self Doubt, Emotional Struggles, Social Isolation, Inner Reflections, Relationship Challenges, Personal Vulnerability
Franz Kafka Self Doubt, Emotional Struggles, Social Isolation, Inner Reflections, Relationship Challenges, Personal Vulnerability“Whatever he may seem to us, he is yet a servant of the Law; that is, he belongs to the Law and as such is set beyond human judgment.” Franz Kafka
Law, Judgment, Authority, Servant, Power, Morality
Franz Kafka Law, Judgment, Authority, Servant, Power, Morality“From outside one will always triumphantly impress theories upon the world and then fall straight into the ditch one has dug, but only from inside will one keep oneself and the world quiet and true.” Franz Kafka
Theoretical Illusion, Personal Truth, Self Reflection, Truth, Theory, Inner Peace
Franz Kafka Theoretical Illusion, Personal Truth, Self Reflection, Truth, Theory, Inner Peace“The purpose of a story is to be an axe that breaks up the ice within us.” Franz Kafka
Power Of Stories, Emotional Awakening, Literary Depth, Personal Reflections, Writing Philosophy, Inspirational Narratives
Franz Kafka Power Of Stories, Emotional Awakening, Literary Depth, Personal Reflections, Writing Philosophy, Inspirational Narratives“You belong to me, even if I should never see you again.” Franz Kafka
Possessive Love, Unconditional Connection, Emotional Bond, Love, Bond, Possession
Franz Kafka Possessive Love, Unconditional Connection, Emotional Bond, Love, Bond, Possession“What am I doing here in this endless winter?” Franz Kafka
Winter Metaphor, Existential Thought, Life’s Questions, Solitude, Searching, Emptiness
Franz Kafka Winter Metaphor, Existential Thought, Life’s Questions, Solitude, Searching, Emptiness“Ich schreibe anders als ich rede, ich rede anders als ich denke, ich denke anders als ich denken soll und so geht es weiter bis ins tiefste Dunkel.” Franz Kafka
Writing, Thought, Expression, Self, Language, Philosophy
Franz Kafka Writing, Thought, Expression, Self, Language, Philosophy“In the fight between you and the world, back the world.” Franz Kafka
Self Realization, World Struggle, Personal Growth, Struggle, Reality, World
Franz Kafka Self Realization, World Struggle, Personal Growth, Struggle, Reality, World“Do not waste your time looking for an obstacle – maybe there is none.” Franz Kafka
Obstacles, Time, Perception, Life, Challenge, Struggle
Franz Kafka Obstacles, Time, Perception, Life, Challenge, Struggle“In a way, I was safe writing.” Franz Kafka
Creative Escape, Personal Safety, Existential Writing, Writing, Safety, Escape
Franz Kafka Creative Escape, Personal Safety, Existential Writing, Writing, Safety, Escape“It follows, perhaps, that we are now both married, you in Vienna, I to my fear in Prague, and that not only you, but I too, tug in vain at our marriage.” Franz Kafka
Marriage, Fear, Separation, Loneliness, Relationships, Struggle
Franz Kafka Marriage, Fear, Separation, Loneliness, Relationships, Struggle“I sink into your eyes whenever I’m looking at you.” Franz Kafka
Romantic Desire, Deep Connection, Emotional Intensity, Love, Desire, Eyes
Franz Kafka Romantic Desire, Deep Connection, Emotional Intensity, Love, Desire, Eyes“Don’t be too optimistic, the light at the end of the tunnel might be a train.” Franz Kafka
Optimism, Reality, Caution, Perspective, Fear, Warning
Franz Kafka Optimism, Reality, Caution, Perspective, Fear, Warning“Evil is the radiation of the human consciousness in certain transitional positions. It is not actually the sensual world that is amere appearance; what is so is the evil of it, which, admittedly, is what constitutes the sensual world in our eyes.” Franz Kafka
Evil, Consciousness, Perception, Philosophy, Morality, Transformation
Franz Kafka Evil, Consciousness, Perception, Philosophy, Morality, Transformation“The Diabolical sometimes assumes the aspect of the Good, or even embodies itself completely in its form. If this remains concealed from me, I am of course defeated, for this Good is more tempting than the genuine Good.” Franz Kafka
Good, Evil, Deception, Morality, Philosophy, Conflict
Franz Kafka Good, Evil, Deception, Morality, Philosophy, Conflict“I answer one of your letters, then lie in bed in apparent calm, but my heart beats through my entire body and is conscious only of you. I belong to you; there is really no other way of expressing it, and that is not strong enough.” Franz Kafka
Heartfelt Connection, Love’s Power, Emotional Bond, Devotion, Soulmate, Passion
Franz Kafka Heartfelt Connection, Love’s Power, Emotional Bond, Devotion, Soulmate, Passion