“He is capable of turning everything into anything--snow into skin, skin into blossoms, blossoms into sugar, sugar into powder, and powder back into little drifts of snow--for all that matters to him, apparently, is to make things into what they are not, which is doubtless proof that he cannot stand being anywhere for long, wherever he happens to be.”
Quote by Robert Musil
Work
the Man Without Qualities
This novel delves into the intricacies of contemporary society, using a character without discernible qualities to reflect on the nature of human existence and the challenges of navigating a complex world. more
Author
Robert Musil
Robert Musil, born on November 6, 1880, and died on April 15, 1942, was one of the greatest German novelists of the 20th century. He is renowned for his profound psychological portrayals and philosophical reflections in his works. more
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