But Gregor understood easily that it was not only consideration for him which prevented their moving, for he could easily have been transported in a suitable crate with a few air holes; what mainly prevented the family from moving was their complete hopelessness and the thought that they had been struck by a misfortune as none of their relatives and acquaintances had ever been hit.

I usually solve problems by letting them devour me.

It would be very unjust to say that you deserted me, but that I was deserted, and sometimes terribly so, is true.

I miss you deeply, unfathomably, senselessly, terribly.

Was he an animal, that music could move him so? He felt as if the way to the unknown nourishment he longed for were coming to light.

Love has as few problems as a motor car. The only problems are the driver, the passengers, and the road.

Heaven is dumb, echoing only the dumb.