The indestructible is one: it is each individual human being and, at the same time, it is common to all, hence the incomparably indivisible union that exists between human beings.

Quote by Franz Kafka

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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.

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

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

Idleness is the beginning of all vice, the crown of all virtues.

Idleness is the beginning of all vice, the crown of all virtues.

Test yourself on mankind. It is something that makes the doubter doubt, the believer believe.

Test yourself on mankind. It is something that makes the doubter doubt, the believer believe.

If it had been possible to build the Tower of Babel without climbing it, it...

If it had been possible to build the Tower of Babel without climbing it, it...

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...

If there is a transmigration of souls then I am not yet on the bottom...

If there is a transmigration of souls then I am not yet on the bottom...

I can prove at any time that my education tried to make another person out...

I can prove at any time that my education tried to make another person out...

It is often safer to be in chains than to be free.

It is often safer to be in chains than to be free.

We are sinful not only because we have eaten of the Tree of Knowledge, but...

We are sinful not only because we have eaten of the Tree of Knowledge, but...

There are only two things. Truth and lies. Truth is indivisible, hence it cannot recognize...

There are only two things. Truth and lies. Truth is indivisible, hence it cannot recognize...

Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.

Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.

Writers speak stench.

Writers speak stench.

The decisive moment in human evolution is perpetual. That is why the revolutionary spiritual movements...

The decisive moment in human evolution is perpetual. That is why the revolutionary spiritual movements...

Writing is a sweet, wonderful reward

Writing is a sweet, wonderful reward

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

Religions get lost as people do.

Religions get lost as people do.

Suffering is the positive element in this world, indeed it is the only link between...

Suffering is the positive element in this world, indeed it is the only link between...

Evil is whatever distracts.

Evil is whatever distracts.

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

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