“There they lay, but not in the forgetfulness of the previous night. She was seeking and he was seeking, they raged and contorted their faces and bored their heads into each others bosom in the urgency of seeking something, and their embraces and their tossing limbs did not avail to make them forget, but only reminded them of what they sought”
This book delves into the lives of individuals within a remote castle, examining the absurdities and complexities of an oppressive administrative system. It is renowned for its philosophical depth and intricate narrative structure. more
Franz Kafka (July 3, 1883 - June 3, 1924) was an important German-language novelist of the 20th century, known for his unique literary style and profound philosophical thoughts. His works, often themed around loneliness, alienation, and existentialism, have had a profound impact on literature and philosophy. more
“I give you bitter pills, in a sugar coating. The pills are harmless - the poison's in the sugar”
“What did dead mean, Ray wondered. It meant lost, it meant frozen, it meant gone.”
“Be led by your talent, not by your self-loathing; those other things you just have to manage.”
“it's a smile, it's a kiss, it's a sip of wine ... it's summertime!”
“Nobody who's really using his ego, his real ego, has any time for any goddam hobbies”
“Wouldn't take nothing for my journey now.”