A first sign of the beginning of understanding is the wish to die.

If they were shocked, then Gregor had no further responsibility and could be calm. But if they took everything calmly, he he, too, had no reason to get excited and could, if he hurried, actually be at the station by eight o'clock.

Picasso only registers the deformities which have not yet penetrated our consciousness. Art is a mirror which goes 'fast' like a watch - sometimes.

there is nothing bad to fear; once you have crossed that threshold, all is well. Another world, and you do not have to speak

Evil is whatever distracts.

Written kisses never arrive at their destination; the ghosts drink them up along the way.

sleep is the most innocent creature there is and a sleepless man the most guilty.