It is comforting to reflect that the disproportion of things in the world seems to be only arithmetical.

Quote by Franz Kafka

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He who seeks does not find, but he who does not seek will be found.

He who seeks does not find, but he who does not seek will be found.

The meaning of life is that it stops.

The meaning of life is that it stops.

So long as you have food in your mouth, you have solved all questions for...

So long as you have food in your mouth, you have solved all questions for...

Leopards break into the temple and drink the sacrificial chalices dry; this occurs repeatedly, again...

Leopards break into the temple and drink the sacrificial chalices dry; this occurs repeatedly, again...

We are separated from God on two sides; the Fall separates us from Him, the...

We are separated from God on two sides; the Fall separates us from Him, the...

My guiding principle is this: Guilt is never to be doubted.

My guiding principle is this: Guilt is never to be doubted.

In argument similes are like songs in love; they describe much, but prove nothing.

In argument similes are like songs in love; they describe much, but prove nothing.

In a certain sense the Good is comfortless.

In a certain sense the Good is comfortless.

It is only our conception of time that makes us call the Last Judgement by...

It is only our conception of time that makes us call the Last Judgement by...

Martyrs do not underrate the body, they allow it to be elevated on the cross....

Martyrs do not underrate the body, they allow it to be elevated on the cross....

Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.

Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.

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

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

Always first draw fresh breath after outbursts of vanity and complacency.

Always first draw fresh breath after outbursts of vanity and complacency.

No sooner said than done - so acts your man of worth.

No sooner said than done - so acts your man of worth.

The spirit becomes free only when it ceases to be a support.

The spirit becomes free only when it ceases to be a support.

Who has the gift to recognize beauty, will not live long

Who has the gift to recognize beauty, will not live long

Sensual love deceives one as to the nature of heavenly love; it could not do...

Sensual love deceives one as to the nature of heavenly love; it could not do...

If I shall exist eternally, how shall I exist tomorrow?

If I shall exist eternally, how shall I exist tomorrow?

I do not read advertisements - I would spend all my time wanting things

I do not read advertisements - I would spend all my time wanting things

From a certain point onward there is no longer any turning back. That is the...

From a certain point onward there is no longer any turning back. That is the...