Quotes by Franz Kafka, page 2
68 quotes by Franz Kafka
Franz Kafka - austrian poet
Was born on 03 jul 1883.
Died on 03 jun 1924, at 40 years old.
Died on 03 jun 1924, at 40 years old.
Origin country: Austria
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How can one take delight in the world unless one flees to it for refuge?
Quote by Franz Kafka about world
I do not read advertisements. I would spend all of my time wanting things.
Quote by Franz Kafka about things, time
Idleness is the beginning of all vice, the crown of all virtues.
Quote by Franz Kafka about vice, beginning
If there is a transmigration of souls then I am not yet on the bottom rung. My life is a hesitation before birth.
Quote by Franz Kafka about life
In a certain sense the Good is comfortless.
Quote by Franz Kafka about god, common sense, sense, good, good luck
In argument similes are like songs in love; they describe much, but prove nothing.
Quote by Franz Kafka about nothing, love
In the fight between you and the world, back the world.
Quote by Franz Kafka about philosophy, fight, world, contentment
In the struggle between yourself and the world second is the world.
Quote by Franz Kafka about philosophy, fight, world
In theory there is a possibility of perfect happiness: To believe in the indestructible element within one, and not to strive towards it.
Quote by Franz Kafka about happiness, faith, perfection
It is comforting to reflect that the disproportion of things in the world seems to be only arithmetical.
Quote by Franz Kafka about opinion, things, world
It is not necessary that you leave the house. Remain at your table and listen. Do not even listen, only wait. Do not even wait, be wholly still and alone. The world will present itself to you for its unmasking, it can do no other, in ecstasy it...
Quote by Franz Kafka about light, home, house, present, world, contentment
It is only our conception of time that makes us call the Last Judgement by this name. It is, in fact, a kind of martial law.
Quote by Franz Kafka about religion, name, law, time
It is your people who make the ultimate difference. You put the investment into training the people and then, when you get invited to the party with the big boys, that is a unique selling point.
Quote by Franz Kafka about opinion, people, contentment
May I kiss you then? On this miserable paper? I might as well open the window and kiss the night air.
Quote by Franz Kafka about philosophy, kiss, air, night, contentment
