Franz Kafka

One of the first signs of the beginning of understanding is the wish to die.

A first sign of the beginning of understanding is the wish to die.

Hiding places there are innumerable, escape is only one, but possibilities of escape, again, are as many as hiding places.

Atlas was permitted the opinion that he was at liberty, if he wished, to drop the Earth and creep away; but this opinion was all that he was permitted.

From a certain point onward there is no longer any turning back. That is the point that must be reached.

In the fight between you and the world, back the world.

Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.

In a certain sense the Good is comfortless.

Writers speak stench.

A stair not worn hollow by footsteps is, regarded from its own point of view, only a boring something made of wood.

Productivity is being able to do things that you were never able to do before.

My 'fear' is my substance, and probably the best part of me.