German is my mother tongue and as such more natural to me, but I consider Czech much more affectionate, which is why your letter removes several uncertainties; I see you more clearly, the movements of your body, your hands, so quick, so resolute, it’s almost like a meeting.

It is strange how little sharpsightedness women possess; they only notice whether they please, then whether they arouse pity, and finally, whether you look for compassion from them. That is all; come to think of it, it may even be enough, generally speaking.

But questions that don’t answer themselves at the very moment of their asking are never answered.

I am away from home and must always write home, even if any home of mine has long since floated away into eternity.

Every word first looks around in every direction before letting itself be written down by me.

I’m doing badly, I’m doing well; whichever you prefer.

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