Franz Kafka, widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th-century literature was one of the most influential German-speaking authors of all time. Trained as a lawyer, Franz Kafka was an example of realism. Living only 40 years Kafka created one of the most gorgeous stories ever written. Kafkaesque, is a term created to describe situations of Kafka's stories. This is a quote tribute to legendary writer Franz Kafka, with 33 of his quotes on life, writing and literature.
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Paths are made by walking. - Franz Kafka
In the struggle between yourself and the world second the world. - Franz Kafka
Don't despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair. - Franz Kafka
Self-control means wanting to be effective at some random point in the infinite radiations of my spiritual existence. - Franz Kafka
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Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable. - Franz Kafka
One of the first signs of the beginning of understanding is the wish to die. - Franz Kafka
A stair not worn hollow by footsteps is, regarded from its own point of view, only a boring something made of wood. - Franz Kafka
The spirit becomes free only when it ceases to be a support. - Franz Kafka
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Evil is whatever distracts. - Franz Kafka
Writers speak stench. - Franz Kafka
The fact that our task is exactly commensurate with our life gives it the appearance of being infinite. - Franz Kafka
Don't bend; don't water it down; don't try to make it logical; don't edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly. - Franz Kafka
It's only because of their stupidity that they're able to be so sure of themselves. - Franz Kafka
People label themselves with all sorts of adjectives. I can only pronounce myself as 'nauseatingly miserable beyond repair'. - Franz Kafka
Do not waste your time looking for an obstacle - maybe there is none. - Franz Kafka
Only the moment counts. It determines life. - Franz Kafka
Just because your doctor has a name for your condition, doesn't mean he knows what it is. - Franz Kafka
All language is but a poor translation. - Franz Kafka
Anybody who preserves the ability to recognize beauty will never get old. - Franz Kafka
From a certain point onward there is no longer any turning back. That is the point that must be reached. - Franz Kafka
They say ignorance is bliss, they're wrong. - Franz Kafka
You can choose to be free , but it's last decision you'll ever make. - Franz Kafka
You are at once both the quiet and the confusion of my heart. - Franz Kafka
Follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly. - Franz Kafka
Nothing is as deceptive as a photograph. - Franz Kafka
First impressions are always unreliable. - Franz Kafka
There is a destination but no way there; what we refer to as way is hesitation. - Franz Kafka
Man cannot live without a continuous confidence in something indestructible within himself. - Franz Kafka
Not everyone can see the truth, but he can be it. - Franz Kafka
Dread of night. Dread of not-night. - Franz Kafka
Writing means revealing oneself to excess. - Franz Kafka
Youth is happy because it has the ability to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old. - Franz Kafka
Books are a narcotic. - Franz Kafka
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